Rodney Strong Vineyards

Rockaway Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.026 ratings
8.96 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
Brian S

High alcohol, medium acidity, over ripe pomegranate, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, coffee grounds, slightly herbaceous and pencil led.

High alcohol, medium acidity, over ripe pomegranate, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, coffee grounds, slightly herbaceous and pencil led.

May 27th, 2018
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.8

A step up from basic Rodney Strong. Lush fruit, lots of vanilla and cocoa.

A step up from basic Rodney Strong. Lush fruit, lots of vanilla and cocoa.

Mar 13th, 2017
Todd Abrams

2012.

2012.

Oct 10th, 2015
Victor H Jimenez

Single vineyard tasting, 90+ by the wine advocate

Single vineyard tasting, 90+ by the wine advocate

Jun 19th, 2015
Laith A

2012 Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet .. much better than when I bought it 3-4 years ago.. mellowed out a bit and drinking great right now!!

2012 Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet .. much better than when I bought it 3-4 years ago.. mellowed out a bit and drinking great right now!!

Mar 23rd, 2020
Betsy Schermer

3 liter baby!

3 liter baby!

Jan 12th, 2019
Mark Mannebach

Fruit up front with tobacco & leather finish. Very smooth

Fruit up front with tobacco & leather finish. Very smooth

Jun 3rd, 2016
Tom Gordon

Ripe fruit with toasted oak, nice long finish with a hint of chocolate.

Ripe fruit with toasted oak, nice long finish with a hint of chocolate.

May 22nd, 2016
Spencer Stuart

Excellent - dark cherry soft tannins big bank of the mouth finish.

Excellent - dark cherry soft tannins big bank of the mouth finish.

Mar 17th, 2016
Kellie Dolan

Dark cherry notes with a hint is raspberry meld with earthy hints of tobacco and spice. A smooth lingering finish with a bite of acidity to balance the tannins.

Dark cherry notes with a hint is raspberry meld with earthy hints of tobacco and spice. A smooth lingering finish with a bite of acidity to balance the tannins.

Jan 24th, 2016