Rodney Strong Vineyards

Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

8.8115 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mario Zillner

Full-bodied with a deep purple color and strong green pepper notes (slightly too strong). A straightforward Cabernet that gives a full-mouth feel, which for the price point is exactly what you would want. This guy is ~$25-27 at my local NYC wine shops.

Full-bodied with a deep purple color and strong green pepper notes (slightly too strong). A straightforward Cabernet that gives a full-mouth feel, which for the price point is exactly what you would want. This guy is ~$25-27 at my local NYC wine shops.

3 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2016
Jeff S
9.0

A superb bottle from Alexander Valley! A favorite region of mine. Luscious fruit, smooth wood and earth notes. Perfect!

A superb bottle from Alexander Valley! A favorite region of mine. Luscious fruit, smooth wood and earth notes. Perfect!

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2016
Stephen Sorensen

Very nice. Smooth and dry. Slightly better than the Sterling Cab we also had during Thurs night football. Can't wait to test this against the regular Rodney Cab!

Very nice. Smooth and dry. Slightly better than the Sterling Cab we also had during Thurs night football. Can't wait to test this against the regular Rodney Cab!

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2016
Steve Martinelli

I like it but not what I have come to love from RS. Good fruit but needs a little more acidity. Still love RS though!

I like it but not what I have come to love from RS. Good fruit but needs a little more acidity. Still love RS though!

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2016
Rodney Hampton

What can I say? Rodney Strong is always acceptable in a pinch. Looking forward to tasting the 2012 reserve but this 2013 cab is AOK for the price.

What can I say? Rodney Strong is always acceptable in a pinch. Looking forward to tasting the 2012 reserve but this 2013 cab is AOK for the price.

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2016
Butch Worley

Currently on sale at Publix. That's all I got
:)

Currently on sale at Publix. That's all I got
:)

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Dark and dry with a defined black licorice note buttressed by sturdy oak and tannin.

Dark and dry with a defined black licorice note buttressed by sturdy oak and tannin.

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
Rachel Jobe

Rachel had this 8 years ago

Rachel had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2016
"Odedi"

Nice color of dark ruby with a brick /purple rim.

Inviting nose of blackberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, earth, dust, peppercorn, leather, smoke and bell pepper.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, wood, vegetables, coffee, vanilla, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with firm tannins.

A Nice Cabernet from Alexander Valley, California. Has some vegetable notes, but otherwise, balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food, like BBQ Meats.
Shows nice complexity now, with a nice mouthfeel.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Nice color of dark ruby with a brick /purple rim.

Inviting nose of blackberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, earth, dust, peppercorn, leather, smoke and bell pepper.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, wood, vegetables, coffee, vanilla, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with firm tannins.

A Nice Cabernet from Alexander Valley, California. Has some vegetable notes, but otherwise, balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food, like BBQ Meats.
Shows nice complexity now, with a nice mouthfeel.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Nov 17th, 2016
"Odedi"

A very Nice color of Deep ruby with a purplish rim.

Strong cola nose with blackberries, cooked cherries, light green peppers, metals, spices, vanilla, licorice, oak and peppercorn.

Full bodied with great legs and medium acidity.

Dry and Fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, black currants, cola, licorice, cedar, bell pepper, spices and black pepper.

Long finish with big, round tannins and a flat cola after taste.

A Very enjoyable Cabernet from Sonoma county. Nicely balanced already, yet still young. Good right out of the bottle, but evolving nicely in the decanter.
Has enough complexity to make it interesting. With a nice mouth feel.

Aged in oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

A very Nice color of Deep ruby with a purplish rim.

Strong cola nose with blackberries, cooked cherries, light green peppers, metals, spices, vanilla, licorice, oak and peppercorn.

Full bodied with great legs and medium acidity.

Dry and Fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, black currants, cola, licorice, cedar, bell pepper, spices and black pepper.

Long finish with big, round tannins and a flat cola after taste.

A Very enjoyable Cabernet from Sonoma county. Nicely balanced already, yet still young. Good right out of the bottle, but evolving nicely in the decanter.
Has enough complexity to make it interesting. With a nice mouth feel.

Aged in oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Mar 12th, 2016