
90POINTS
16½/20







Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet 2005
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United StatesBig black berry jam, balsamic, earthy, peppery, vanilla, cola, pruny, cedar, tobacco aromas. Rich, round, dry, warm palate with light grainy tannins. Coffee, smoky, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, pruny, peppery, cassis, blackberry jam, resin flavours. Finish is very warm, fresh and ripe with some structure to age. A big, ripe style. The Cask Cabernet farmed organically from 130 acres within the 235 acre Rubicon Estate.Tasted: 20 January 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $75.00 | 750ml | srp |
ON | $107.00 | 750ml | consignment - Lifford |
BC | $99.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Calibrium |
AB | $100.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
QC | $92.00 | 750ml |
Trialto Wine Group
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 767913