Symmetry, according to Rodney Strong’s website, means balance. And I must admit, this wine is aptly named. It’s a suave complex Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant (70%) blend of five Bordeaux varieties. Roughly equal amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot fill out the blend. Juicy and succulent, it delivers a lovely mixture of savory and dark fruit flavors. Polished tannins make it not only approachable, but drinkable now. This bold and balanced wine would go well with a pan-sautéed steak.
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2016
By Michael Apstein