{"title":"Wine from Inglenook","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/inglenook-100x200.jpg?v=1773513699\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1882 FIRST HARVEST Inglenook, purchased by Captain Gustave Niebaum in 1879 as his dream site for a winery to rival the very best European chateaus, celebrates its first vintage, producing 80,000 gallons of wine made in a temporary cellar located behind Niebaum's private residence\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInglenook covers approximately 1,700 contiguous acres with nearly 235 acres dedicated to vineyards. The variations in the Estate's topography reflect the great diversity of Napa Valley itself–-from the loamy, well-drained soils at its rear to an expanse of vineyards with deeper, but finer soils located in front of the Chateau–-and contribute to the singularity of Inglenook's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eterroir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a complex term incorporating the natural growing conditions of the specific site as well as the winemaker's signature––with some ineffable quality arising from the two–-which distinguish the wine's personality as unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Ford Coppola is best known as the six-time Academy Award-winning director of such epic films as \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy and \u003ci\u003eApocalypse Now\u003c\/i\u003e. As a writer, director, and producer, he has been a central figure in contributing to the shape of contemporary American cinema. His creative pursuits run wide, however, and he is one of those rare individuals who can turn his dreams into viable realities, perhaps because of his clarity in seeing life as being full of all the possible ways to tell stories wanting to be told. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole of the 1970s was an extraordinary time in his career—writing, directing, and\/or producing \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather \u003c\/i\u003e(1972), \u003ci\u003eAmerican Graffiti\u003c\/i\u003e (1973), \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather Part II (\u003c\/i\u003e1974), \u003ci\u003eThe Conversation \u003c\/i\u003e(1974), and \u003ci\u003eApocalypse Now \u003c\/i\u003e(1979), a bevy of films earning him 12 Academy Award nominations, five Academy Awards, and two Palme d'Or awards from the Cannes Film Festival. It was during this same period that Francis embarked on an entirely different venture, to tell an entirely different story that would further develop the course of one of America's most venerable wine estates—Inglenook.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since 1975, when he purchased the major portion of what was then under corporate ownership, Francis vowed to reunite Inglenook's land, the land to its name, and Inglenook's name to its former integrity. He established his own estate winery of Niebaum-Coppola that same year, and produced the first vintage of his flagship red wine, Rubicon, in 1978. More wines were to follow under the Niebaum-Coppola Estate label, with Francis steadily working towards his ultimate goal of \"restoring Inglenook to its rightful place in history.\" In 1995 he bought the remaining part of the original Inglenook property, renovating its Chateau—which had stopped making wine—in both aesthetic appearance and function as a winemaking facility. And then in 2011, after nearly 40-years worth of committed resources and resolve, he acquired Inglenook's name and trademark, making it whole once again—in presence and spirit—with a winemaking approach that now honors its present and future welfare.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inveterate traveler, Francis always looks to new experiences as sources of insight and, as a way of sharing his delight in exploring foreign sensations—sights, sounds, tastes—has opened several luxury hideaways in Central America, Argentina, and the exceptional Palazzo Margherita in southern Italy. He launched \u003ci\u003eZoetrope: All-Story\u003c\/i\u003e, a quarterly magazine of short fiction and one-act plays, in 1997, and is the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather Notebook \u003c\/i\u003e(2016). Fascinated with the potential of combining theater, film, and television into one art form, he most recently authored \u003ci\u003eLive Cinema and Its Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e (2017), a book filled with descriptions and discussions of the methods involved in instantaneously broadcasting performance-based productions that retain the spontaneity of a live event. He is presently working on a cycle of screenplays that he intends to produce in this experimental medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inglenook-rubicon-2018","title":"Inglenook Rubicon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eInglenook Rubicon is made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot Since its inaugural vintage in 1978, Rubicon has been the Estate's premier red wine, reflecting the soul of the and expressing Francis Coppola's wish to create a Bordeaux-d grand wine, that is, a wine that can please contemporary taste, but with a historical aspect that defines our vineyards at their zenith.Rubicon was named after the small river crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., declaring his intention to gain control of Rome, thereby launching a civil war among opposing factions. Over time the phrase crossing the Rubicon has come to signify any irreversible action with revolutionary intent or the outcome of which holds great risk. True to its uncommon depth, Inglenook's Rubicon continues to be a testament to the finely tuned rendering of a risk well-taken. Strikingly rich in and extract, the 2018 Rubicon is unquestionably a precocious, hedonistic wine. The exotic, well-knit aromas and flavors include ripe cassis, allspice, star anise, vanilla and black licorice. Upon entry, this full-bodied wine envelops the palate with its luxurious concentration and supple, silky tannins, supported by vibrant freshness from the balanced acidity, and perfectly-integrated French oak. Very long and expansive in the finish, the 2018 Rubicon will be memorable for decades to come. Review: Subtle and complex red with blackberry, black truffle, sweet tobacco and mahogany. Highlights of lavender and violets. Full-bodied and very tight with finesse and tension. Very polished, fine tannins. Long finish. Delicious already, but best after 2022.-James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inglenook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949170421807,"sku":"449921","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/rubiconbtlnvb_cb4aba61-0b5d-4ca7-9c04-6c50b3fcc460.jpg?v=1771490641"},{"product_id":"inglenook-rutherford-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Inglenook Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eInglenook Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc. Stunningly deep ruby in , the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with heady aromas of brambly black cherry, vanilla, warm brioche, and crme de cassis. As the wine warms on the palate, notes of red cherry, graphite and fennel emerge, as very polished, refined tannins carry the wine into a long, fragrant finish. Layered flavors, good tension, and a perfect integration of wine and oak interact to create this classic expression of Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon. Review: This shows notes of ripe blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of licorice, cloves, walnuts and chocolate. It has full body and a velvety tannin structure. Juicy and vibrant fruit on the palate with a touch of earthiness. Smooth and delicious. Long, fruity finish. Very pure fruit. Try after 2024. 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutherford Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949239463983,"sku":"451297","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/ingleruth.jpg?v=1771491996"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-inglenook.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}