Purchase

History

Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to John Daniel, Jr., who produced the muchheralded Inglenook 1941 Cabernet Sauvignon from vine cuttings brought to the Inglenook Estate from Bordeaux by Gustave Niebaum. Today, this estate-grown wine is blended with the finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties that remain after the highly selective blending of Rubicon.

Vintage

Following a relatively warm winter, the 2015 growing season at Inglenook began early, staying 14 to 21 days ahead of average from budbreak to harvest. Variable weather during flowering in May, and limited precipitation for the fourth consecutive year, led to relatively low yields. Merlot, the first Bordeaux varietal to reach maturity, was picked on August 22nd, followed nine days later by the first lot of Cabernet Sauvignon. The dry, warm weather during September resulted in optimal conditions for fruit ripening. Harvest was completed by September 24th. Modest vineyard yields resulted in wines that capture Inglenook’s signature elegance, while remaining round and generous on the palate.

Appellation: Rutherford, CA
Ensemble: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc 4.5% Petit Verdot 1% Merlot 0.5% Malbec
Barrel Regimen: 18 Months 100% French Oak 50% New Oak
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vineyard: Chateau, Cohn, Small Block, Walnut, Gio, Creek, Lower Garden
Bottle Date: May 2017