Sonoma County, California, United StatesFrom three vineyards across Sonoma County, and soil types including alluvial, volcanic, and shale, this cab sauv spent 16 months in 45% French and 55% American oak. The wood is up front and omnipresent, with a shellack of walnut, leather, dried cassis, bitter cherry and ample peppery spicing on the warm finish. Tannins are fuzzy, easily supporting the over-ripe (browning) fruit. Not an example of less is more, and if you're looking for more is good, here you go.Tasted: 07 March 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$27.49
750ml
BCLS
AB
$24.99
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$24.95
750ml
LCBO
SK
$25.00
750ml
YK
$27.00
750ml
QC
$23.90
750ml
SAQ
US
$20.00
750ml
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Producer: Rodney Strong Estate VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 226944UPC: 087512912359
Sonoma County, California, United StatesRodney Strong planted his first cabernet sauvignon in 1971, Alexander’s Crown, on a small hill in Jimtown. Today there are three vineyards, from Jimtown to Geyserville and all the way north to Cloverdale. The soils are a mix of well-drained alluvial, volcanic, and uplifted shale/sandstone soils that cabernet seems to love. The 2016 vintage was ideal, from plenty of water and sunshine to very few heat spikes. Look for a highly flavourful cabernet sauvignon with plummy, violet fruit, and peppery spice with a lick of tannin to let you know it is still cabernet sauvignon. Hamburgers, meaty pasta dishes, beef and black bean sauce all come to mind. The wine spends 16 months in 45 percent French and 55 percent American oak barrels but it’s all handled perfectly. At 13.5 percent alcohol you can enjoy that juicy savoury berry fruit character that sets Sonoma apart from Napa. A fine introduction to Sonoma County cabernet.Tasted: 26 January 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$27.49
750ml
BCLS
AB
$24.99
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$24.95
750ml
LCBO
SK
$25.00
750ml
YK
$27.00
750ml
QC
$23.90
750ml
SAQ
US
$20.00
750ml
srp
Producer: Rodney Strong Estate VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 226944UPC: 087512912359
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