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Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 1
 
Price: $34.95
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 14.5%
 

Drink: 2024-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Rodney Strong

Craig Haynes rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

The 2019 vintage of this Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon took my senses a joyride. A joyride with three parts. Because of the delicious expressions of ripe dark berries and cherry blended with glances of herbal goodness, like dill and eucalyptus.

Because of the mouth feel appeal. Round, creamy, velvety, full bodied, and super dry. None of it is over the top.

It’s also because I like the sensual contrast happening between the aromas and flavours. The scents came across to me as dialed back, but the flavours soared. Enjoy.

PS – The fruit for this lovely California cab was harvested from vines in Alexander Valley, a wine growing region within another wine region, Sonoma County.
 

  


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