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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2008 Wine Review

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2008

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2008

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2010-2013

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rodney Strong

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A full-bodied Pinot Noir with lusciously ripe black raspberries and black cherry liqueur running through its core. This wine has a lot weight for Pinot due to its alcohol level (14.9%) but that doesn't diminish its hedonistic pleasure. Velvet texture and a long finish. Decant for an hour.

This Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2008 was reviewed on July 20, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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  • 545343
  • $20.26 
  • 46 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Holly Bruns rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Medium-bodied with dark berry fruit on the nose. Smooth, and supple with a long fruity finish. A good wine to sip on its own.
Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in small French oak barrels, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this pinot noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 3 years.

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