Wonderful exotic aromas of plum, sandalwood & perfume, still with a touch of creamy vanilla. The palate is medium bodied with a forward dark fruit flavour of cassis & mulberry followed by a lithe tannic structure fleshed out with juicy fruit. The impression is one of litheness & grace rather than over-arching power. The 2016 Rubicon shows great charm & drinkability, no doubt a result of the high Merlot & Cabernet Franc composition.