Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

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Winery:

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley

Type:

Red Wine

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Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2012

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User Tags:  open, stone fruits, plum, blackberry, rich, oak - heavy, oak, resinous, decant, fruit 

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What to Expect

Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

Winemakers Notes

The Alexander Valley signature, or terroir, is evident in this delicious cabernet: bold fruit aromas and flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry, and a rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins, all of which we've framed in the finest oak barrels for 18 months. Enjoy over the next 3 - 6 years. Rod Strong recognized the Alexander Valley as an ideal place to grow cabernet sauvignon as far back as 1971, when he planted our first cabernet vineyard, the Alexander's Crown. We are especially proud of our estate vineyards, which we farm meticulously, matching grape variety to soil read more...and climate, and selecting our harvest dates with great care. The 2003 vintage began with a long wet spring, which delayed bloom on most varieties. This was followed by a relatively cool summer, which prolonged harvest initially, but a September heat wave allowed everything to catch up, and we finished picking all of our Cabernet Sauvignon by the end of October. 2004 Acclaim GOLD, 91 Points, "Exceptional - BTI 2008 World Wine Championships 2003 Acclaim Critic's Gold - Critic's Challenge, International Wine Competition, June 2007 Gold - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, April 2007 3 STARS - Decanter, January 2007 Silver - Monterey Wine Competition, March 2007 Gold - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, April 2007    (hide)

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