Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2016
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesI love the pretty cab nose of pure cassis and plum with mocha, coffee, chocolate and a caramel sweetness from assertive oak. Medium bodied, these grainy tannins add chew to the dark currant fruit and savoury grilled bell pepper character. Tannins are firm but very ripe, and compliment the glossy oak. Well behaved with everything in the right place, this full-bodied Sonoma County headturner is ideal for when you want a plush, authentic and fairly priced Cali cab that's not overdone or fiddled with. The fruit comes from the torid Alexander Valley in the northern zone of the appellation, and late ripening cabernet sauvignon reaches heady levels of flavour maturity here. Thankfully quite cool nights assure freshness and elegance. Stylish, structured, and worthy of a prime cut of grilled beef, you'd be hard pressed to find anything else in California that is this good, for this price.Tasted: 03 April 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$35.00
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$28.00
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$28.00
750ml
Producer: Rodney Strong Estate VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 833376UPC: 087512929685
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2016
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesRodney Strong was a fan of Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon as early as 1971, when he first planted Alexander’s Crown. Today the winery farms four different estate vineyards on the benches and hillsides of the Alexander Valley to explore all the valley has for terroir. 2016 was pretty much an ideal growing season with an average amount of rain over winter, and one big storm in early March that topped off soil moisture. Spring was pleasant and average temperatures continued through summer with only the occasional heat spike that cabernet can handle, and frankly loves. The warm temperatures continued through the fall, which meant harvest started about a week earlier than average. The nose is super fragrant mixing cedar, intense black plum, cassis, and black pepper. The dried fig and chewy tannins give the wine a powerful underbelly, despite 18 months of barrel ageing. Think rich cheeses, charcuterie, or a favourite cut of steak grilled on the barbecue.Tasted: 18 January 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$35.00
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$28.00
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$28.00
750ml
Producer: Rodney Strong Estate VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 833376UPC: 087512929685
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