Rodney Strong Vineyards

Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

8.8569 ratings
8.830 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
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and moderate tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and moderate tannins.

Aug 14th, 2019
Mario Zillner

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
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, oak, eucalyptus and leather. Great Sonoma cab.

Blackberry, cassis, oak, eucalyptus and leather. Great Sonoma cab.

3 people found it helpfulJun 5th, 2014
Shun Kikuchi

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
Matt Sterr

New French Oak.

New French Oak.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2019
Jeff S
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

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

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
Rodney Hampton

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
Kit O'Leary

Ditto

Ditto

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2016