Rodney Strong Sonoma Merlot 2004
Merlot
from Sonoma County, California
winemaker's notes:
To some people, Merlot may seem like a new kid on the block. But at Rodney Strong Vineyards we've been growing it since the early 1970s, when Rod Strong first planted Merlot in Geyserville, the heart of the Alexander Valley.
Today, Rodney Strong farms over 100 acres in the Alexander Valley and the northern portion of the Russian River Valley. Together, these areas display the bright, red fruit character of the Russian River with the deep dark fruit flavors and mature tannins of the warmer Alexander Valley.
Plum and blueberry flavors predominate in this soft, rich, mouth filling Merlot, and are enhanced by aging in small oak barrels for a toasty, spicy vanilla character, and a lingering berry-cream finish. Drink this satisfying Merlot over the next 2 to 4 years.
