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Friday, December 15, 2023 - Retail $90. Heavy bottle (731g; 1lb 9.8oz). 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the second of the Rodney Strong Single Vineyard trilogy, and is perhaps my favorite. It might have something to do with spending a bit of time in the vineyard with the winemaking team a few years ago, but the wine is fantastic every year. Fairly dark in the glass with aromas of black plum, cassis, black pepper, and just a hint of pencil shavings on the backend of the nose. The palate is initially fruity, but by the time the mid-palate rolls around, there are secondary flavors of leather and baking spices. There is some evidence of tannins, but they are silky smooth and rather well integrated. I have stated many times that I am not a big Cab kinda guy--I gravitate toward the Pinot end of the spectrum, but holy cow this is fantastic. Outstanding. 96 Points.

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