Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_australia A markedly earthy nose features

A markedly earthy nose features notes of very ripe dark currant

A wonderfully elegant and slightly fresher nose is composed by notes of cool wild red berries

An impressively complex nose offers up aromas of rose petals

The velvety and exceptionally rich flavors possess a different and more seductive texture than usual if perhaps a bit less minerality

Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_australia A markedly earthy nose featuresThe deep garnet colored 2009 Rubicon contains 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. It has a fairly mature nose of leather, cigar box and baking spices over a core of prunes, dried mulberries and raisin cake with touches of sauted herbs and incense. Medium to full bodied, the palate has evolved, savory and earth inspired flavors with a chewy texture and stewed tea laced finish.