Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and complex red wine that showcases the unique terroir of Alexander Valley in Northern California. This full-bodied wine is aged in French oak barrels for 20 months, resulting in notes of dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis that are balanced by hints of vanilla, mocha, and tobacco. The tannins are bold and firm, making this wine a perfect pairing for roasted meats, hearty stews, and strong cheeses. With its deep ruby color and subtle aromas, Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated wine that will impress even the most discerning palates.

Tasting Notes

From four estate vineyards on the benches and hillsides above the valley floor. 16 months in French and American oak barrels. Bold, ripe fruit aromas and flavours centred on red plum and blueberry, elegant oak structure, rich and mouth-filling with soft always tannins and a fresh vein of acidity. This is a Cabernet that punches well above its weight.

About the Winery

The story of Rodney Strong Vineyards began in 1959 when the winery’s founder Rodney S. Strong retired from his dancing career. He married Charlotte Ann Winson, his dance accompanist and partner, and started his life in the winemaking art and industry. His venture into the new field led him to Sonoma County. There he realised the value and potential of the land that could lead to unmatched diversity and world-class standards of the planted vines.

Rodney’s vision of top-quality wines started over 60 years back and continues to date. In addition to that, it turned into a long career of almost forty years for Emeritus Rick Sayre, a winemaker at Rodney Strong Vineyards. In 2018, Rick handed the baton over to Justin Seidenfeld. He serves as the Director of Winemaking today. It has led to the development and operation of a passionate team of winemakers. They create critically tested and acclaimed wines and numerous vintages. The project of innovative winemaking gets aided by modern machinery used by Rodney Strong Vineyards.

Rodney Strong Vineyards has remained under the leadership and supervision of the Klein family for over 30 years. It has allowed the winery to flourish extensively. It can get owed to the commitment of the family to preserve and protect the environment and surroundings. They strive to employ this concept and notion in the winery and vineyards. This belief and approach led to the sustainable winemaking and farming practices of Rodney Strong Vineyards.

Rodney Strong Vineyards conserve the soil using two methods. They practice erosion control and runoff management. In addition to that, they compost the grape pumice. They use it to supplement the soil with organic matter. They use cover crops from natural sources to avoid and prevent erosion. It helps in the potentially wet and long winter months.

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