Winery:  "Full bodied and richly textured, this Cabernet displays intense aromas and flavors of black currant, sandalwood, white pepper and cocoa, with a smooth, lingering finish. If you have access to a cool dark place, lay some bottles of this Reserve down for up to a decade and patience will reward you!  Visitors to the winery often ask what “Reserve” Cabernet means to us. It’s simple. Reserve means the winemaker’s careful blend of individual wines made from time tested, meticulously farmed sections of some of the very best vineyards in Alexander Valley. Select areas within each vineyard are hand harvested individually, fermented separately, and aged in the finest French oak barrels. After about six months, each lot is tasted and graded, and only the highest graded wines that display depth, concentration, and age worthiness are considered for Reserve cabernet. The blend is then assembled, and the wine is returned to barrels to facilitate flavor integration. The wine is aged an additional 12 to 18 months, depending on the vintage, before bottling."

Wired For Wine:  This luscious Reserve Cabernet is best with heartier recipes.  Lamb, red meats and game are all good choices. The delicious power of the lamb goes beautifully with the rich texture of this Rodney Strong.   Another idea might be braised short ribs with soft polenta and sweet carrots.  If game is on your menu, how about medallions of venison with a subtle bourbon sauce and potato pancakes on the side?  Sounds good to us.  And of course it goes without saying, grilling some steak or lamb would be a simple and delicious way to enjoy the Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet.  As for the finale, we say lose yourselves in a dense bittersweet chocolate and coconut tart with your last glass or two.  What a way to go...

Size:  750ml
Varietal:  Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol:  15.3%
Ageing:  20 months in 100% French oak barrels
Region:  Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California