Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 8 months ago

Geoffrey Clapp

10

Nearing its peak but my god what a supple, leathery beauty — 2 years ago

Francis le cave

9.3

Style généreux et riche, amadoué par l'évolution en bouteille. Tanins ronds, cassis, humus, texture soyeuse. Solide. — 5 years ago

Kyle Giddon

9.6

Oh my is this good! Balanced bright plum and tobacco. — 7 years ago

with Rebecca

Chris Anton

9.3

An amazing Cab. Love the bold, color and aroma. — 10 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Niebaum Coppola Winery Rubicon 1994, Rutherford, California

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, licorice, spices, vinaigrette, eucalyptus, wet leaves, herbs and black pepper.

Medium finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 29 year old is still drinking nicely now, but past it's peak. Still showing lots of fruits at this age.

I did not decant it, and let it open in the bottle. Needs 90 minutes to open up properly.

Rich and fruit forward with a soft mouthfeel. Delicious and elegant.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Nice to drink these kind of older wines.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged in new French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$225 (current vintage). — 2 years ago

Paul Weil

9.8

To my beloved wife upon our 20th anniversary: yours is the face upon which I hope to gaze, every day when I wake, and every night before I sleep. Let us continue to cross our Rubicons, hand in hand. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.5

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim. Not showing much age.

Beautiful nose of indian spices, cedar, vanilla, chocolates and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 20 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is just gorgeous now. Fruit forward and rich. Extracted and interesting. Loved the nose here.

I did not decant it, and left it to open up in the bottle. Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

Wine Enthusiasts 93 points.

Probably peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Gorgeous stuff. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.

Good by itself as a sipping wine to share with good friends. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$135. — 2 years ago

Amy Reed

9.2

Really good for Italian wine. From wine mailer. -$8 — 5 years ago

William Tremblay

9.3

"Une robe sans jambes, c'est une terminologie d'oenologue."
M.T.

"Versez-moi le Rubicon et je passerai au travers."
W.T. — 7 years ago