Jane Anson: 94 Punkte
"The classic Cab from Inglenook is always worth looking out for, and here it delivers sleek, intense bitter black chocolate, cassis fruit, eucalyptus, black tea, red liquorice, wet stones and espresso. Todd Devincenzi director, Philippe Bascaules winemaking director. 95ha estate." (07/2026)
Decanter: 94 Punkte
"Inglenook’s Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon serves as a companion to the estate’s flagship Rubicon, following the Bordeaux tradition in which lots not selected for the grand vin are directed here. The wine is aged in 50% new French oak. In 2023, it delivers impressive mid-palate density, with a concentrated core of dark berry fruit–mulberry and macerated cherry–layered with dried violets, crème de cassis, and espresso bean nuances. Full, rich and structured, the tannins are chewy and chocolate-toned, carrying through to a finish defined by graphite minerality and elegant cedarwood character." - Jonathan Cristaldi (03/2026)
