Rodney Strong Zinfandel Sonoma County Knotty Vines 2008
- Winery: Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
- Blend: Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah
Tasting Notes:
River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful divers...
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SN: 88
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Lots of oak on the nose here, smoky, toasty and cedary, though there is a nice base of strawberry/black berry fruit to support it. This is very smo... Read more
Sweetly earthy like an old pipe with rather intense, spicy red fruits and a dusty, lightly peppery/white pepper quality with background notes of sa... Read more
drinking this on the coldest night of the year and it warms me right up. needed about an hour to open up but it is just perfect with pizza. nice co... Read more
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Editorial Reviews for Rodney Strong Zinfandel Sonoma County Knotty Vines
Lots of oak on the nose here, smoky, toasty and cedary, though there is a nice base of strawberry/black berry fruit to support it. This is very smooth on entry, but bright with juicy acids, helping to perk up the core of brambly blackberry fruit. The oak is not shy on the plate either, and while the fruit keeps up, it’s a tight race, making this a wine for people who dig vanilla, spice and chocolate notes as much as fruit. The finish is packed with chocolate and a little alcoholic burn, making this somewhat reminiscent of a spiced rum cake. 88pts
Sweetly earthy like an old pipe with rather intense, spicy red fruits and a dusty, lightly peppery/white pepper quality with background notes of sassafras. Smells balanced and fresh. Really nicely balanced on entry with sweet fresh berry fruit supported by bright acids and moderate yet very well proportioned tannins. There’s a background fudgy tone that adds depth but this is really all about the bright, fresh fruit. Rich and exuberant! A lightly herbaceous, forest floor note on the finish with a lovely spice tone refreshes the palate. Very nice middle of the road Zin. 90pts
User Reviews for Rodney Strong Zinfandel Sonoma County Knotty Vines
Add your reviewdrinking this on the coldest night of the year and it warms me right up. needed about an hour to open up but it is just perfect with pizza. nice contained fruit bomb with a great raspberry finish.
Still drinking very well in 2010. Like aronowm2 says, it pairs well with pizza. Good fruit without undue sweetness.
External Reviews for Rodney Strong Zinfandel Sonoma County Knotty Vines
Savings on this Case! When Rod Strong first acquired benchland acreage on the Westside road just behind the winery, he wisely chose to leave untouched the 15 acres of old, gnarled Zinfandel vines that had been thriving there since 1904.
Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful diversity of flavor showcasing the best that zinfandel can offer in one wine. Aging for 16 months in French and American oak enhances the zinfandel's inherent spicy qualities, while the ebullient fruit of this medium rich wine suggests enjoyment over the next 2 to 4 years. - WineryAppellation: Northern SonomaCellar & Fermentation: 16 months in French and American oak barrelsAlcohol: 15.0%TA: 0.56gm/100mlpH: 3.75
Winemaker Notes - Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful diversity of flavor showcasing the best that zinfandel can offer in one wine. Aging for 10 months in French and American oak enhances the zinfandel's inherent spicy qualities, while the ebullient fruit of this medium rich wine suggests enjoyment over the next 2 to 4 years.
Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful diversity of flavor showcasing the best that zinfandel can offer in one wine. Aging for 17 months in French and American oak enhances the zinfandel's inherent spicy qualities, while the ebullient fruit of this medium rich wine suggests enjoyment over the next 2 to 4 years. - Winery
90 Points - WINE & SPIRITS."The '07 Rodney Strong Knotty Vines is a firm zin. Sunny black raspberry & blackberry flavors come up against an edge of mineral tannin... which lenghthens the the flavor."
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Winemaker's Notes:
Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful diversity of flavor showcasing the best that zinfandel can offer in one wine. Aging for 17 months in primarily American oak enhances the zinfandels inherent spicy qualities, while the ebullient fruit of this medium rich wine suggests enjoyment over the next 2 to 4 years.
Tasting Notes:
River vineyard combined with the ripe peppery jamminess from our Alexander Valley vineyards make for wonderful diversity of flavor showcasing the best that zinfandel can offer in one wine. Aging for 17 months in French and American oak enhances the zinfandel’s inherent spicy qualities, while the ebullient fruit of this medium rich wine suggests enjoyment over the next 2 to 4 years.
Aged 17 months.
Notes: 62% American, 38% French oak
Chemical Analysis:
| Alcohol: 15.1% | pH: 3.81 |
| Total Acidity: 5.4 grams per liter |
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