Winemaker Notes
Rodney Strong's Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with inviting dark cherry, plum and baking spice flavors. The delicious fruit is accompanied by lively black pepper notes, crushed violets and cassis. The palate has medium tannins, subtle toasty oak flavors with a velvety lush finish.
Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon now with a grilled steak, rack of lamb or grilled winter vegetables.
While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.