Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

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Winery:

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma > Sonoma Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2011 - 2018

UPC:

 

User Tags:  color descriptors, acidic, barbecue, cigar, meal, finish - medium, balance, smoked, stone fruits, plum 

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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

Full bodied and richly textured, this cabernet displays intense aromas and flavors of black currant, sandalwood, white pepper and cocoa, with a smooth, lingering finish. If you have access to a cool dark place, lay some bottles of this Reserve down for up to a decade and patience will reward you!

Editorial Reviews

Gregory-
Dal Piaz

Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

7,118

Deep and richly fruited this is dripping with plum jam, cassis, bramble, jalepeno jelly and sweet baking spice tones. The herbal and oak tones gain the upper hand here with some pine and green tomato tones but this remains attractive on the nose. Apon opening this is lovely in the mouth with tons of ripe fruit tannins, fine acidity and good density that is just a touch chewy. Perhaps a touch monolithic today and while the acidity begins to be more apparent this retains good harmony in the mouth. It’s pure cassis, olive and bitter spice notes on the backend and the finish as classic Cabernet. Elegant yet intense. 90pts

December 2008

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