Rodney Strong Vineyards

Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon

9.221 ratings
8.94 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
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
Todd Abrams

2012. Boozy, semi-stewed fruit.

2012. Boozy, semi-stewed fruit.

Oct 10th, 2015
Victor H Jimenez

Single vineyard tasting continues.

Single vineyard tasting continues.

Jun 19th, 2015
Kapyrick Wine

v12. Very Good wine. Soft, fresh cut cedar nose. Black currant, blackberry and cassis fruit. Velvety smooth, soft tannins , buttery leather finish. Nicely balanced.

v12. Very Good wine. Soft, fresh cut cedar nose. Black currant, blackberry and cassis fruit. Velvety smooth, soft tannins , buttery leather finish. Nicely balanced.

Dec 25th, 2021
Robert Henalt

Rich color. Nice ripe red berry on nose. Stone, licorice, black cherry. Nice finish

Rich color. Nice ripe red berry on nose. Stone, licorice, black cherry. Nice finish

Dec 3rd, 2019
J Griffin

Surprisingly complex. Excellent with Lindt chili & dark chocolate. Berry forward with multiple layers of evaporating flavors. Darker notes of licorice and smoke balance against fronts and mids of crushed violets and bergamot. Enjoy!

Surprisingly complex. Excellent with Lindt chili & dark chocolate. Berry forward with multiple layers of evaporating flavors. Darker notes of licorice and smoke balance against fronts and mids of crushed violets and bergamot. Enjoy!

Apr 20th, 2017
Manuel O. Mendez

Smooth tannins, with lots of character and complexity--he's welcome to dinner anytime!

Smooth tannins, with lots of character and complexity--he's welcome to dinner anytime!

Jan 15th, 2017
Tiffany Meaney

A smooth and lively Cabernet

A smooth and lively Cabernet

Jul 18th, 2016
Malik Sheikh

One of the best

One of the best

Jan 1st, 2016
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.1

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Jun 21st, 2015