Name: Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2009
Price: $19.99 retail (I bought a few bottles of this at Kroger for about $14 in December)
Winemaker's Notes (from wine.com): Aromas of blackberry, cocca, and currant lead to a rich, layered mouthfeel, replete with black cherry, cedar, and cassis, and structured with lush, mature tannins. Enjoy this seductive Cabernet Sauvignon now and over the next several years.
My tasting notes: A very nice cabernet sauvignon. Nice aromas of blackberry with a hint of black cherry as well. Nice mid palate with definite oak characters. Smooth, although not terribly lingering, finish. Gary V.'s aging trick worked well with this wine--tried it this week. Tannins fairly sharp at opening, more mellow 24 hours after opening. A good buy for the reduced price, a bit pricey at full price. I've had this wine alone, with cheese, and with food--a good fit all the way around.
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