2017 Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
Product Overview
From Sonoma County's pioneering sustainable winery comes this exceptional single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the distinctive terroir of Brothers Ridge in Alexander Valley.
Tasting Profile
This rich, complex Cabernet presents an elegant expression of Alexander Valley:
- Aromas: Cassis, violets, sandalwood, leafy herbs
- Flavors: Dark berries, blackberry, plum
- Secondary Notes: Rich mocha, chocolate, cedar
- Structure: Medium to full-bodied, seductive mid-palate
- Finish: Long, lingering with elegant tannins
Critical Acclaim
- Jeb Dunnuck: 92 points
"Wonderfully textured, elegant mouthfeel with plenty of sweet fruit"
Vineyard Details
Brothers Ridge Vineyard features:
- Elevation: Up to 750 feet
- Soil: Well-drained gravelly clay over fractured greywacke sandstone
- Low pH soil producing concentrated small berries
- Northeast and southwest facing slopes
Sustainable Practices
Rodney Strong leads in environmental stewardship:
- Solar-powered facility
- Certified sustainable winemaking
- Fish Friendly Farming certified
- First carbon-neutral winery in Sonoma County
Technical Information
- Vintage: 2017
- Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Size: 750ml
Cellaring Potential
- Drinking window: Enjoyable now through 2027-2029
- Peak maturity: 8-10 years from vintage
Heritage
Established in 1959, Rodney Strong Vineyards represents:
- Pioneer in Sonoma County winemaking
- Family-owned dedication to excellence
- Commitment to sustainable practices
- Innovation in vineyard and cellar
*Experience this exemplary sustainable Sonoma Cabernet from one of California's most environmentally conscious producers.*
Keywords: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Brothers Ridge Vineyard, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County wine, sustainable wine, single vineyard wine, California Cabernet, environmentally conscious winery
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