The Winery Rodney Strong of Sonoma County of California

Winery Rodney Strong
The winery offers 48 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 248 of the estates of California.
It is located in Sonoma County in the region of California

The Winery Rodney Strong is one of the best wineries to follow in Sonoma County.. It offers 48 wines for sale in of Sonoma County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the picturesque region of Sonoma County in California, the Rodney Strong Estate is one of the most prized and respected wine destinations in the United States. This well-established winery is a major player in the American wine industry, renowned for its production of superior quality wines that are constantly evolving. The Rodney Strong Estate is nestled an hour north of San Francisco, an ideal geographical location for viticulture, benefiting from a warm but temperate climate, with a refreshing ocean breeze. Being one of the early pioneer vineyards of Sonoma County, Rodney Strong has taken advantage of ideal weather conditions to cultivate a variety of grapes, including chardonnay, pinot noir, and cabernet sauvignon. The estate spans an impressive area, composed of 14 distinct vineyard estates. It is this geographical diversity that allows the estate to produce a range of unique wines, each vineyard parcel offering distinct characteristics depending on its location, soil, and microclimate. Rodney Strong Estate is also famous for its innovative role in sustainability. It is indeed the first winery to register for its efforts in sustainability in terms of electricity, water, and natural gas. The estate is also certified for its environmentally-friendly wine production practices. In addition to wine production, the Rodney Strong Estate also stands out as a top tourist attraction. The estate offers a refined culinary experience that honors local cuisine, in a relaxed and friendly environment where visitors are encouraged to savor exceptional wines while exploring the natural beauty of Sonoma County.

Top Winery Rodney Strong wines

Looking for the best Winery Rodney Strong wines in Sonoma County among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Rodney Strong wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Rodney Strong wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery Rodney Strong

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Rodney Strong

How Winery Rodney Strong wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, coconut from paimpol or alice's rabbit.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Rodney Strong

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Rodney Strong. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Rodney Strong

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Rodney Strong.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Sonoma County

Accessible, quality Californian mosaic north of San Francisco: signature Pinot Noir as king red on the cool side (Russian River, Sonoma Coast) — fine and silky with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and a spicy touch. Ample Chardonnay (apple, vanilla). Dense Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley (blackcurrant, cedar), spicy Zinfandel in Dry Creek (blackberry, pepper). 19 distinct AVAs, >60 grapes, foggy coast vs warm valleys.

Napa's rival.

The top white wines of Winery Rodney Strong

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Rodney Strong

How Winery Rodney Strong wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sausages with kale, salmon steaks with soy sauce or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Rodney Strong

On the nose the white wine of Winery Rodney Strong. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of cherry, grapefruit or oaky. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Rodney Strong. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Rodney Strong

  • 2008With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.66/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Rodney Strong.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

The top red wines of Winery Rodney Strong

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Rodney Strong

How Winery Rodney Strong wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef with cider, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or veal fillet stroganoff.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Rodney Strong

On the nose the red wine of Winery Rodney Strong. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Rodney Strong. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Rodney Strong

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Rodney Strong.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Zinfandel
  • Malbec
  • Pinot Noir
  • Petit Verdot
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Flint (smell of)

Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Rodney Strong

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Rodney Strong

How Winery Rodney Strong wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, lamb meatballs with mint or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Rodney Strong

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Rodney Strong. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Rodney Strong

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Rodney Strong.

  • Zinfandel
  • Petite Sirah
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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