Rodney Strong Vineyards

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.943 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, raspberry, licorice, eucalyptus and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, raspberry, licorice, eucalyptus and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2017
John Jaye

Great fruit, tannins are gone, long finish.

Great fruit, tannins are gone, long finish.

Dec 26th, 2023
Kapyrick Wine

v13. Very good. Soft tobacco nose. Round, black fruits. Soft, slightly tannic mocha and leather finish.

v13. Very good. Soft tobacco nose. Round, black fruits. Soft, slightly tannic mocha and leather finish.

Mar 12th, 2023
Steve Messinger

Rich blackberry aromas w spice. Full flavored soft tannins typically Alexander Valley w long finish

Rich blackberry aromas w spice. Full flavored soft tannins typically Alexander Valley w long finish

Nov 23rd, 2022
Andy B

Excellent fruit, light and wonderful

Excellent fruit, light and wonderful

Sep 2nd, 2019
Rebecca Madden

Too dry for me, didn’t enjoy the licorice flavors

Too dry for me, didn’t enjoy the licorice flavors

Dec 23rd, 2018
Lauren Swan

Great with lentils or on its own

Great with lentils or on its own

Apr 15th, 2018
Douglas Frye

2013 reserve was really good. Full bodied cab that is consistent with Alexander Valley

2013 reserve was really good. Full bodied cab that is consistent with Alexander Valley

Jan 12th, 2018
Stan

Full-bodied, fruity, medium tannins. Needs at least an hour in decanter as alcohol on the nose is overwhelming

Full-bodied, fruity, medium tannins. Needs at least an hour in decanter as alcohol on the nose is overwhelming

Sep 18th, 2017
Rochelle

Smooth Tuesday wine 🍷 cedar Tobacco , clove, cardamom

Smooth Tuesday wine 🍷 cedar Tobacco , clove, cardamom

Jul 18th, 2017