Rodney Strong

Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Franc

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Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

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8.8

Full-bodied with a deep purple color and strong green pepper notes (slightly too strong). A straightforward Cabernet that gives a full-mouth feel, which for the price point is exactly what you would want. This guy is ~$25-27 at my local NYC wine shops.

Full-bodied with a deep purple color and strong green pepper notes (slightly too strong). A straightforward Cabernet that gives a full-mouth feel, which for the price point is exactly what you would want. This guy is ~$25-27 at my local NYC wine shops.

3 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2016

9.0

Powerful California CS. Purple centre/purple rim w/ deep hue. Blueberry, blackberry, plum, french oak vanilla aroma, touch of green note and mineral. Dry, mid+ fresh acidity and mid rounded tannin. can drink now and age longer, structured CS. Abv14.5%

Powerful California CS. Purple centre/purple rim w/ deep hue. Blueberry, blackberry, plum, french oak vanilla aroma, touch of green note and mineral. Dry, mid+ fresh acidity and mid rounded tannin. can drink now and age longer, structured CS. Abv14.5%

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2019

8.8

New French Oak.

New French Oak.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2019

9.0

A superb bottle from Alexander Valley! A favorite region of mine. Luscious fruit, smooth wood and earth notes. Perfect!

A superb bottle from Alexander Valley! A favorite region of mine. Luscious fruit, smooth wood and earth notes. Perfect!

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2016

Stephen Sorensen

8.8

Very nice. Smooth and dry. Slightly better than the Sterling Cab we also had during Thurs night football. Can't wait to test this against the regular Rodney Cab!

Very nice. Smooth and dry. Slightly better than the Sterling Cab we also had during Thurs night football. Can't wait to test this against the regular Rodney Cab!

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2016

Steve Martinelli

8.5

I like it but not what I have come to love from RS. Good fruit but needs a little more acidity. Still love RS though!

I like it but not what I have come to love from RS. Good fruit but needs a little more acidity. Still love RS though!

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2016

8.6

What can I say? Rodney Strong is always acceptable in a pinch. Looking forward to tasting the 2012 reserve but this 2013 cab is AOK for the price.

What can I say? Rodney Strong is always acceptable in a pinch. Looking forward to tasting the 2012 reserve but this 2013 cab is AOK for the price.

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2016

9.3

Ditto

Ditto

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2016

8.9

Dark and dry with a defined black licorice note buttressed by sturdy oak and tannin.

Dark and dry with a defined black licorice note buttressed by sturdy oak and tannin.

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016

8.5

Rachel had this 8 years ago

Rachel had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2016