Rodney Strong Vineyards

Rockaway Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.260 ratings
9.211 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
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.2

Reminds me of Caymus Special Selection with generous ripe black cherry, blackberry, cocoa, damp cedar, vanilla syrup, and a touch of green bell pepper.

Reminds me of Caymus Special Selection with generous ripe black cherry, blackberry, cocoa, damp cedar, vanilla syrup, and a touch of green bell pepper.

Jun 20th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Deep garnet ruby red. Nose layered with flowers, dusty, black raspberries, gravel, and graphite. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Stoney on the palate with tight black fruits. Very dark. Drink till 2035. (92+)

Deep garnet ruby red. Nose layered with flowers, dusty, black raspberries, gravel, and graphite. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Stoney on the palate with tight black fruits. Very dark. Drink till 2035. (92+)

Jun 2nd, 2017
Matt Duncan

Green apple, tar nose. Blue fruit attack, savory mid palate. Cracked pepper finish.

Green apple, tar nose. Blue fruit attack, savory mid palate. Cracked pepper finish.

Jul 27th, 2016
Anna de Hoop

Great blend

Great blend

Oct 3rd, 2013
Nan Jameson


2015 Fantastic Cab. Enough said.


2015 Fantastic Cab. Enough said.

Dec 24th, 2020
Robert Henalt

Deep rich color. Red currant, chocolate, licorice mild tannins and long finish. Wow!

Deep rich color. Red currant, chocolate, licorice mild tannins and long finish. Wow!

Sep 10th, 2019
Heather Robinson

Deep color, robust flavor, berry, caramel, a bit dry. Had at home wine tasting, $73, 14.5

Deep color, robust flavor, berry, caramel, a bit dry. Had at home wine tasting, $73, 14.5

Jun 3rd, 2018
Jeff Shapiro

96/4 Cab/Malbec.

Dried herbs with red cherries, plums, olive and cigar box.
Decanted for 60 minutes and served slightly chilled.

Big, bold, full bodied with a loooonnngg finish.

96/4 Cab/Malbec.

Dried herbs with red cherries, plums, olive and cigar box.
Decanted for 60 minutes and served slightly chilled.

Big, bold, full bodied with a loooonnngg finish.

Apr 7th, 2017
Bill Daniels

Excellent wine, worth the money!

Excellent wine, worth the money!

May 5th, 2016
Michael Mcdermott

Great Sonoma Cabernet. Big bold good balance. Tannins just right.

Great Sonoma Cabernet. Big bold good balance. Tannins just right.

Apr 5th, 2016