Rubicon Estate Winery
| Rubicon Estate Winery (now named Inglenook) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rutherford, California, USA |
| Appellation | Rutherford AVA |
| Formerly | Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Key people | Anshul Taneja, JJM Hotels Group Owners |
| Known for | Rubicon |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah |
| Tasting | open to the public |
| Website | www.inglenook.com |
The Rubicon Estate Winery (formerly Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery and once again Inglenook) is located in
In 2011, owners Francis and Eleanor Coppola acquired the Inglenook trademark and renamed the winery Inglenook (winery).
History
In 1975, Francis Ford Coppola and his wife Eleanor, purchased Niebaum's Victorian home, along with 1,560 acres (630 ha) of surrounding land. In 1995, Coppola reunited the two original Inglenook parcels by purchasing the grand Inglenook chateau and 94.5 acres (38.2 ha) of surrounding vineyards (neighboring vineyards include Heitz Wine Cellars Martha's Vineyard and Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour).[1] The winery was named Rubicon Estate in early 2006, and held that name until 2011 when it was renamed Inglenook.
Coppola's longtime winemaker was Scott McLeod, a
Production
Rubicon is the winery's flagship wine and is made from grapes harvested from organically grown vineyards on the winery property.[3]
See also
- California wine
- Francis Ford Coppola Presents
References
- New York Times. Rutherford, CA. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- ^ "Perfecting the Rubicon: an Interview with Francis Ford Coppola". Gayot. September 17, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2008.
- ^ Davis, Kip (October 15, 2010). "Coppola's wine chateau also is family-friendly". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc.