Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Sonoma)

Rodney Strong Sonoma Cabernet 12 Bottle Case 2017

Black cherry/purple hue with aromas of Ripe pomegranate, and dark berry with tar, cigar ash, and fresh black cherry cordial and a touch of tart cherry

Palate--Nice first impression with yeasty brioche at the front, intense ripe blackberry with a jammy quality, lip smacking tannins and a lingering finish with a nice bitter edge with latent berries trailing behind.

Sonoma has been the also ran to Napa pretty much forever which is great for we the consumers who don't have an expense account to buy all those great Napa cabs that no normal person I know can afford. This is obviously so young but is delicious now and will only get better, mellower, and has some staying power to drink well for the next 8 years I believe. This was only $12 running a bit more than that at $18 and it's worth the $18 easily. This is why Sonoma remaining in the shadows of Napa is great for us; just great value Cabs!

I will serve this tonight as I grill my steaks in the 25 degrees outside! Raise a glass!

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