2018 Rodney Strong 'Brothers Ridge' Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

WINEMAKER'S NOTES: The vineyard is on well-drained loam underlain by sandstone, shale, and ancient greenstone. Its elevations, surpassing 1,000 feet, and its primarily western aspect perfectly situate the vines to capture the full warmth and light of the afternoon sun, ripening Cabernet well into the chocolate and black fruit profile, with exceptional richness.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "The third single vineyard selection, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers reveals an equally dark appearance, with spicy aromatics of licorice, graphite, cedar, and baked black cherry. Full-bodied and fruit-forward, it takes on more primary fruit through the mid-palate, with blackberry preserve, pressed flowers, and cocoa powder, and has a more balanced profile. Drink this over the next few years."


Wine Spectator - "A solid, direct style, with dark cherry and black currant preserves flanked by alder and cedar. Shows a swath of tobacco that coats the fruit on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 600 cases made."


Wine Enthusiast - "Vivid toasted oak aromas and rich clove and cinnamon flavors dominate this full-bodied and moderately tannic wine as blackberries and black cherries take a back seat. Sandy tannins and a smoky, chocolate note carry the palate."