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Rodney Strong Symmetry Red Wine 2018
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesSymmetry is made at the RS small lot winemaking facility called the Artisan Cellar. Under the direction of Greg Morthole, artisanal techniques such as cluster pre-sorting, berry sorting, and extended maceration rule the day. With small tanks and equipment sized for the most discriminating vineyard selection process, this facility is truly state-of-the-art and wholeheartedly endorsed by the Klein family as they pursue the finest Symmetry possible. I was around when Symmetry was launched as an Alexander Valley superblend in 1996. In 2018, a vintage admired by many, the blend was 79% cabernet sauvignon, 9% petit verdot, 6% malbec, 4% merlot, and 2% cabernet franc aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, of which 75% were new. The goal is to capture the essence of the Alexander Valley AVA. The nose and palate are alive in slick black plum and fig, Sonoma savoury notes, and vanilla, all dusted in baking pieces. The tannins are light and sticky but are already fading in the wine. This could easily be aged ten years and will only get better. Suave and sophisticated, it is rich in symmetry and harmony. Lamb, anyone?Tasted: 12 January 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $79.99 | 750ml | One Time Buy if Approved |
| AB | $74.99 | 750ml | One Time Buy if Approved |
| ON | $74.95 | 750ml | One Time Buy if Approved |
| QC | $73.50 | 750ml | One Time Buy if Approved |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - Malbec - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 612226UPC: 087512075337
