Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Quietly powerful, quite oaky and structured for aging, this full-bodied wine wraps firm tannins around delicious red and black fruits and subtle oak accents. It feels tight at this stage yet has the components to develop more complexity and breadth of texture in time. Best from 2026-2036.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve pours a saturated red/purple color is savory and woodsy with aromas of pine needles, toasted cedar, blackcurrants, and leather. Fleshy and full-bodied, it fills and saturates the palate with good intensity and offers ripe tannins with a plush texture, retaining good freshness. A solid value, it should continue to drink well over the next few years.

Ripe and direct, with friendly flavors of red and black cherry paste laced with a mix of licorice and roasted vanilla notes, all backed by a savory streak that gives the finish some contrast. Drink now through 2030.