Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

''WINEMAKING NOTES A powerful Cabernet from the hillsides of Alexander Valley this wine is lush with blackberries dark plum and chocolate. The notes of dried herbs black pepper and minerality reflect the terroir of the Alexander Valley. The soft supple and mature tannins give this wine a strong backbone while the 18 months of barrel aging have softened the wine enough to enjoy now. FOOD PAIRINGS Pair this wine with herb crusted pork loin grilled vegetables a Gruyere cheese and mushroom topped burger or cellar for enjoyment over the next three to five years. HISTORY Rod Strong recognized the Alexander Valley as an ideal place to grow Cabernet Sauvignon as far back as 1971 when he planted our first Cabernet vineyard on a hill known as Alexander's Crown. Today we proudly farm four different estate vineyards on the benches and hillsides above the valley floor where Cabernet displays the finest expression of the Alexander Valley terroir. THE VINEYARDS Early winter showers we