Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle:1 tobacco and black cherries

tobacco and black cherries

In the spring

sashimi and seafood pasta with cream sauce

the wine is left to refine on yeasts with frequent batonnage for nearly 4 months

Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle:1 tobacco and black cherries92 Points Jeb Dunnuck A deep purple red hue, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley has the addition of a small amount of Malbec and Merlot and is the culmination of what does not go into their top tier wines. Both red and black fruit shine in its lovely aromatics, with notes of black raspberries, redcurrants, vanilla, sweet herbs, and candied violets. The palate is full and lush, with ripe tannins and a coating texture, but it never feels heavy