Rodney Strong Vineyards

Symmetry Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1497 ratings
9.150 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, originally founded by Rod Strong in 1959. Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruit, floral and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with cacao, tobacco and oak notes. Full-body, well balanced with fine tannins on a long finish, ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice!

Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, originally founded by Rod Strong in 1959. Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruit, floral and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with cacao, tobacco and oak notes. Full-body, well balanced with fine tannins on a long finish, ending with fruit, oak and spice. Very Nice!

Jan 13th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec, originally founded by Rod Strong in 1959. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby red with aromas of dark fruit, floral and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and sweet currants with cacao and espresso notes. Full-body, well balanced with fine tannins on a long finish. Very Nice!

Blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec, originally founded by Rod Strong in 1959. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby red with aromas of dark fruit, floral and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and sweet currants with cacao and espresso notes. Full-body, well balanced with fine tannins on a long finish. Very Nice!

Aug 19th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, vanilla, plum, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, vanilla, plum, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Nov 13th, 2021
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2016 ‘Symmetry’ is a great melange of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Once on the nose this takes on bell pepper and Turkish coffee tones with black florals and exotic spices that all take shape in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with medium to full-bodied dark fruits that mingle with espresso bean, minerals and salty terroir. Drink 2020-2032- 91

The 2016 ‘Symmetry’ is a great melange of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Once on the nose this takes on bell pepper and Turkish coffee tones with black florals and exotic spices that all take shape in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with medium to full-bodied dark fruits that mingle with espresso bean, minerals and salty terroir. Drink 2020-2032- 91

Dec 17th, 2020
Matt Sterr

80% Cab Sav with Malbec, Merlot, PV and CF.

80% Cab Sav with Malbec, Merlot, PV and CF.

Jun 6th, 2019
Riccardo L.

Cherry and dark fruit on the nose, looooong finish with all kinds of wonderful wooden, tobacco, vanilla notes. Delicious.

Cherry and dark fruit on the nose, looooong finish with all kinds of wonderful wooden, tobacco, vanilla notes. Delicious.

Jan 6th, 2018
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry, vanilla, plum, mossy earth and oak. Good structure and velvety tannins.

Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry, vanilla, plum, mossy earth and oak. Good structure and velvety tannins.

Oct 24th, 2017
Mike R
9.2

Ok son's girlfriend 21st birthday and they choose this wine to celebrate from cellar - needed a little time to blow off a little mold but opened up nicely - they are smiling!!!

Ok son's girlfriend 21st birthday and they choose this wine to celebrate from cellar - needed a little time to blow off a little mold but opened up nicely - they are smiling!!!

Jul 23rd, 2017
Kellie Dolan

Cherry, raspberry and cassis with hints of vanilla

Cherry, raspberry and cassis with hints of vanilla

3 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
Mike R
9.0

Hurricane wine #2 last night

Hurricane wine #2 last night

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2018