With each vintage, this bottling delivers solid Merlot character at a value price that will have it taking award after award. It gets my vote thanks to lively blackberry and cherry fruit, soft oak influence and some dried herb character that lifts the fruit and extends the finish. It’s hard to find wines of this quality that are produced in large enough quantities and offered at such a price. Continuing kudos!
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2019
By Rich Cook