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Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Sonoma County, California, United StatesRodney Strong first planted cabernet sauvignon over 55 years ago at Alexander's Crown on a small hill in Jimtown, Sonoma County. Today, the RS cabernet sauvignon sites stretch from Jimtown to Geyserville and north to Cloverdale. The soils are a mix of well-drained alluvial, volcanic, uplifted shale and sandstone, well-suited to cabernet roots. The regular classic Sonoma 2020 Cabernet opens with warm, rich black cherry that spills onto the palate, mixing with more black plums, a hint of milk chocolate, oak spice, black pepper, and warm, dense, slippery tannins. You can easily enjoy this now or drink it through 2026. Ribs, steaks, beef tacos, or even a spaghetti Bolognese work here. Winemaker Justin Seidenfeld brings this in at 14.5% alcohol with bright acidity and a savoury undertow that easily takes on a short six month stint in French oak barrels.Tasted: 16 January 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $28.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $29.99 | 750ml | Vintages Essentials Collection |
| QC | $2.99 | 750ml | SAQ |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 226944UPC: 087512912359
