Rodney Strong Vineyards

Sonoma County Merlot

8.8514 ratings
8.613 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 2% Petit Sirah, aged in French oak, dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and toasty oak aromas. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak. Will stand up to food, drink now no further aging benefit. Try with some short ribs.

Blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 2% Petit Sirah, aged in French oak, dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and toasty oak aromas. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak. Will stand up to food, drink now no further aging benefit. Try with some short ribs.

Aug 24th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and herb spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy oak. Will stand up to food, drink now no aging benefit.

Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and herb spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy oak. Will stand up to food, drink now no aging benefit.

Oct 8th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby with berry aromas and herb spice. On the palate flavors of tart cherry and strawberry flavors with spice, cacao and leafy herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy rustic character.

Ruby with berry aromas and herb spice. On the palate flavors of tart cherry and strawberry flavors with spice, cacao and leafy herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy rustic character.

Aug 29th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Cherry, raspberry, vanilla, plum, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Cherry, raspberry, vanilla, plum, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Jul 8th, 2021
Matt Sterr

22 Months in 1-2 YO used French oak barrels. Dark fruit. Good QPR

22 Months in 1-2 YO used French oak barrels. Dark fruit. Good QPR

Jun 17th, 2020
Daniel Garrison

It's a solid Merlot. What you should expect. Some berry and plum - for me on the jammy side. Not complaining - just an observation. A little coffee and toasty with a bit of vanilla. Nice long legs. If you like Merlots I would certainly recommend.

It's a solid Merlot. What you should expect. Some berry and plum - for me on the jammy side. Not complaining - just an observation. A little coffee and toasty with a bit of vanilla. Nice long legs. If you like Merlots I would certainly recommend.

4 people found it helpfulDec 15th, 2013
Rex Stephens

For the money this wine was great!

For the money this wine was great!

3 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
Ethan Gilmore

Really great! Ethan, buy me again! $14.99

Really great! Ethan, buy me again! $14.99

2 people found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2014
Bobby Arnold

Nice balance of bite and dryness.

Nice balance of bite and dryness.

2 people found it helpfulMar 12th, 2014
Jaka Kragelj

Oaky and fruity. Mild tannins. Good value for the price. Payed $15.

Oaky and fruity. Mild tannins. Good value for the price. Payed $15.

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015