INGLENOOK 'RUBICON' ESTATE 2009, Napa

The dried currant and cigar box notes really shine through after decanting for an hour. This is a beautifully balanced Napa cab that still has plenty of structure left despite being over a decade old.

Just opened this with dinner last night and the dried currant and cedar notes really come through beautifully. It’s remarkably smooth for a Napa cab with this much structure — definitely worth cellaring a few more years if you can wait.

The dried currant and cedar notes really shine through, with that cigar box complexity adding a nice layer. It’s well-structured but still feels approachable after a bit of air.