Rodney Strong 2016 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%

92 POINTS - "This wine sports aromas and flavors of black fruit and oak. Enjoy its richness with a full-flavored lamb stew." - Wilfred Wong

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, lush, and structured, the 2016 vintage displays intense aromas of black currant, cassis, and crushed violet. This wine is velvety with a smooth, lingering finish of herbal notes, vanilla, and cocoa.

Enjoy this wine now with a grilled porterhouse, rack of lamb, and a winter vegetable roast or lay a few bottles down in your cellar to enjoy in 4 to 6 years.