Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_australia reminded me of Casanova di

reminded me of Casanova di Neri’s Cerretalto Brunello (made with grapes grown at the opposite end of the Montalcino territory)

There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the mineral-inflected

aged in two-thirds foudre and one-third demi-muids and drawn exclusively from sandy sites

but that's not always a good thing

Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_australia reminded me of Casanova diThe 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.