Rodney Strong Vineyards

Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2177 ratings
9.139 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Aaron Means

Massive old school fruit bomb!

Massive old school fruit bomb!

Feb 28th, 2018
James Forsyth

The Meatball Shop is a wonder. Check various options on a laminate menu with a dry marker and 15 minutes later you'll be presented with a "kitchen sink" of market vegetables, a soft poached egg, and a trio of delicious meaty spheres. I brought along this Sonoma Cab ($15 corkage). Rich, dark, powerful, somewhat jammy but it sustains well. The perfect pairing with the juicy, fatty meatballs.

The Meatball Shop is a wonder. Check various options on a laminate menu with a dry marker and 15 minutes later you'll be presented with a "kitchen sink" of market vegetables, a soft poached egg, and a trio of delicious meaty spheres. I brought along this Sonoma Cab ($15 corkage). Rich, dark, powerful, somewhat jammy but it sustains well. The perfect pairing with the juicy, fatty meatballs.

Feb 25th, 2018
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.8

A clear step down from their "Rockaway" but a step up from an entry level Rodney Strong Cab. Very woodsy without distinct oak spices except vanilla---and there was lots of that. Deep, dark fruit, grippy tannins, but lacking acidity. All in---not bad.

A clear step down from their "Rockaway" but a step up from an entry level Rodney Strong Cab. Very woodsy without distinct oak spices except vanilla---and there was lots of that. Deep, dark fruit, grippy tannins, but lacking acidity. All in---not bad.

Jun 30th, 2017
Steven Kukesh

R&D Winemaker at DFV

9.4

Excellent, deep Cab, strong tannins

Excellent, deep Cab, strong tannins

Mar 5th, 2017
Todd Abrams

2012. Boozy, semi-stewed fruit.

2012. Boozy, semi-stewed fruit.

Oct 10th, 2015
Jim Morris

Hospitality St. Anne's Crossing Winery

8.4

This is a 1978 Alexander's Crown Cabernet 5 liter. Surprisingly still drinkable. Needed some time to open up. Fell apart after an hour or so.

This is a 1978 Alexander's Crown Cabernet 5 liter. Surprisingly still drinkable. Needed some time to open up. Fell apart after an hour or so.

Jul 5th, 2015
Victor H Jimenez

Single vineyard tasting continues.

Single vineyard tasting continues.

Jun 19th, 2015
Amie Hendrickson

#cabernetacademy
Soil seminar

May 19th, 2015
Rachel Voorhees

Old school @Rodney Strong Vineyards single vineyard Alexander's Crown Cabernet. Time to drink!

Old school @Rodney Strong Vineyards single vineyard Alexander's Crown Cabernet. Time to drink!

Jan 11th, 2015