87POINTS
15¾/20
Rodney Strong Merlot 2006
Sonoma County, California, United StatesThe nose is fragrant with cedar, spice vanilla and mint in the foreground. The attack is fresh with some obvious mid-palate acidity and dryness. The entry is slightly lean for California, almost Bordeaux-like in its demeanour. Look for delicate plum and black cherry fruit with a soft, toasted vanilla finish. This one is ready to drink now.Tasted: 14 August 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $23.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $22.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
ON | $20.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
YK | $24.00 | 750ml |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 497933UPC: 087512073395