Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Visiting Rodney Strong Vineyards was one of the highlights from my first trip to the Napa and Sonoma areas way back in 1991. The winery is housed in a beautiful building that blends into its surroundings. Since then I have always had a bit of a soft spot for their wines. This cabernet from the Knights Valley vineyard in the eastern most part of Sonoma County is a nice example of the drinkability of the wines they produce. The cab pours a very deep, dark purple color with aromas of sweet blackberries and raspberries and a touch of mushroom. The flavors are juicy with the blackberry being showy up front and layers of leather, mint and chocolate as well. The tannins are mild, noticeable but still pleasant. A nice drinking wine.

Rating 9.0