Reviews & Ratings

2019 Rodney Strong Red Blends or Varietals "Symmetry"

Winery: Rodney Strong

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Symmetry"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot & 2% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $70

Cases produced: 2,000

KWG Score: 91.3 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: April 9, 2025

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Rodney Strong opens with a fragrant black currant and toasted oak bouquet with hints of chocolate, black licorice, and black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, polished, and initially very fresh. The flavor profile is black cherry and toasted oak blend with notes of boysenberry, stone dust, and juicy red plum. We also detected hints of meat stick, black tea, and a touch of licorice. The finish is dry, and its initially grippy and dusty tannins build-up and stick around for quite some time. This wine benefits tremendously from a good decant. We would pair this Cabernet Sauvignon with a pot roast or a short rib pot pie. We expect this wine will age very well. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2019 Symmetry has luxurious aromas of red fruit, plum, vanilla, dusty oak and dried fruit which unfold on the palate with silky layers of dark fruits, baking spices and a supple, rich mouthfeel. This wine is harmonious and elegant with refined tannins and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine now with beef stew, grilled pork tenderloin or an assortment of roasted vegetables, or cellar for enjoyment for years to come.

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