Beverage of the Week (BOW)

Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley 2024

Product Story

Rodney Strong has crafted a Sauvignon Blanc for those who appreciate this exceptional varietal and prefer softer, rounder textures in their white wines. The grapes come from their esteemed Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) vineyards, where they have been cultivating classic Bordeaux varietals since the mid-1980s. The warm climate, combined with cooling ocean breezes, creates an ideal environment for Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This supple wine was skillfully made using three fermentation methods. The majority (63%) was fermented in new, 400-liter French oak barrels (85% new), while 36% was fermented in stainless steel, and the remaining wine was produced in a ceramic egg. This winemaking technique softens the varietal’s more angular citrus notes, while the wine’s naturally low pH and generous acidity preserve a crisp and fresh mouthfeel.

Brand Story

Rodney Strong Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, founded in 1959 by Rod Strong, a former professional dancer who transitioned into winemaking. It was the 13th winery bonded in Sonoma County, which was then an emerging wine region. Rodney Strong is recognized for its estate, reserve, and single-vineyard wines, which combine traditional techniques with modern technology to produce rich, approachable flavors. Their vineyards span over 1,100 acres across many of California’s top appellations, providing the backbone of their outstanding wines. They are renowned for their exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay from Chalk Hill, and a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon wines cultivated in Sonoma’s premier vineyards.

Tasting Note

Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, spring flowers, and star fruit with supporting notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, kiwi, kumquat, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture.

How to Serve

This wine is versatile and food-friendly, pairing well as an aperitif while complementing fish and fowl with fresh citrus flavors.

Price: $ 25

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