Under the direction of winemaker Rick Sayre, Rodney Strong Vineyards has been among California’s most consistent performers over the past 25 years, routinely cranking out award-winning wines while keeping prices affordable. This Alexander Valley cabernet is but one of many examples you could point to. It has everything a cab lover looks for: richness and complexity without weight or too much oak, a supple mouth-feel that makes it enjoyable now, although it has tremendous potential to age, and, above all, a seriously high yum factor. Kudo to Sayre and his winemaking team. A platinum award-winner at the 2016 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
By Robert Whitley