Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA

羅德尼斯特朗洛克威赤霞珠干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：4961

The dense purple-colored 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of damp earth, blue and blackberries, and hints of graphite and underbrush. The wine is nuanced and harmonious with admirably integrated acidity, sweet tannin, and wood. It should drink nicely for 10-15 years. These new, high-end products from the Rodney Strong Winery are made with the assistance of consultant David Ramey. This trio represents a huge leap forward qualitatively, but prices are higher also. There are 2,000-3,000 cases of these cuvees, which are all over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot.Tel. (866) 928-4941; Fax (707) 433-0939

Dark, rich, tannic and elaborately detailed, this Cab, an inaugural release from the winery, shows dramatic weight and intensity of black currant fruit. It’s also rich in smoky new oak. If size alone were everything, it would be a perfect wine. As it is, it overwhelms the palate with power, and it’s hard to imagine what to pair with it at the table. Seems designed for the cellar, but it’s a guess. Tasted twice.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 90