Expect black currant, plum, cedar, vanilla, and dried-herb notes with full body and structured tannins. The 2014 Sonoma vintage was excellent — balanced and concentrated.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Alexander Valley
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, oak-aged, structured
The producer
Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded in 1959 in Sonoma County and is one of the area's most historically important producers. The Reserve Cabernet is sourced from select Alexander Valley estate fruit and sits in the upper tier of the Rodney Strong portfolio.
What critics say
Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernets receive consistently positive reviews as well-priced, age-worthy Alexander Valley Cabs.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb shank, eggplant moussaka