Rodney Strong 2015 Reserve Cabernet

Over five decades ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry. A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking. Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard & Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases & best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines.

Alcohol: 14.5%

97 POINTS - "Wonderfully refined, sumptuous and complex. Notes of dense ripe red fruits, generous blackcurrants and warm spice with cedar wood, tobacco, dark plum and chocolate. Powerful and rich yet with real elegance and finesse." - Decanter

93 POINTS - "This wine surpasses many Cabernets in the $75+ range. Its aromas and flavors of black fruit, complimentary oak are beautiful, powerful a& refined. Pair it with a black pepper-crusted T-Bone steak." - Wilfred Wong

90 POINTS - "Smoky oak and firm, grippy tannins rise to the front of the palate in this reserve-tier wine. It is 100% varietal and sourced from multiple vineyards. Thick black fruit is complemented by cedar and dried herb atop a velvety smooth texture." - Wine Enthusiast

Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐

Rodney Strong's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from hillside vineyards in the northern reaches of Sonoma County. Targeted blocks are hand harvested and aged in the winery's finest French oak barrels. Rich and vibrant, this wine leads with layers of dark plum, blackberries and cassis -- and is balanced by natural acidity and oak on the long, lingering finish.