Rodney Strong Sonoma Cabernet-Sauvignon
Red Wine, 750 mL
Country : | United States |
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Region : | California |
Subregion : | Sonoma, Alexander Valley |
Producer : | Rodney Strong Vineyards |
Alcohol : | 13.5 % |
Designation of origin : | Alexander Valley |
Grape variety(ies) : | Cabernet sauvignon 85% Merlot 8% Petite sirah 3% Syrah 3% |
Style : | Full-bodied & Smooth |
Color : | Red |
Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
Closure : | Cork |
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Tasting note
This opens with a funky nose of earthy notes, tapenade and grilled herb aromas. It spills over the palate with a racy, mouth-watering wash of sour cherry and red currant garnished with spice, vanilla and savory bits. It's medium bodied with good texture and a substantial finish garnished with good acidity and a lick of tannin - the tannin's easily ameliorated with a three-hour aeration/decant. Score - 4 Stars (out of 5). (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, April 8, 2016)
This dry, full-bodied and woody red displays a complex and intense nose. On the palate, its refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.
Aromas of blackberry, cocoa and cedar with blackcherry, vanilla and cassis flavours.
Aromas of blackberry, cocoa and cedar lead to a rich, layered mouth feel, replete with black cherry, vanilla and cassis, and structured with lush, mature tannins. Enjoy this seductive cabernet sauvignon now and over the next several years.