Probably past prime. Not lively any longer. But should hold up another few years. Some mature notes I liked, wife didn't. Smooth, some firming tannin and lingering acidity.
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Not bad, but I expected a lot more at this price point. As another commenter said, it’s a good pop-and-pour, but I can get wines of similar quality and complexity at half the price.
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Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Symmetry: Symmetry is the producer’s flagship. A blend of best barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon-led Meritage is sourced from estate properties. It pours deep garnet-purple. In the mouth it is rich and layered yet well-balanced, combining plum, ripe blackberry and licorice with faint hints of mocha and forest floor, ending with mildly dry tannins. Delicious wine; begs to be paired with a hearty meal.
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Lots of bright flavor and a nicely flowing texture but cloyingly vanilla-sweet on both the attack and the finish. Lifetime Rodney Strong fan but this style I just can't really bear. Wait a while in hopes it integrates? 2020-2024.
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5/8/2024 - ArtF wrote: 93 Points
Revisited after two weeks with coravin. So smooth, firm, fruity rose water on palate. I will hold my other bottle another two years.
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2/17/2024 - ArtF wrote: 91 Points
Probably past prime. Not lively any longer. But should hold up another few years. Some mature notes I liked, wife didn't. Smooth, some firming tannin and lingering acidity.
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10/20/2023 - ArtF wrote: 91 Points
Volatile acidity more integrated than bottle opened two months ago. Not any minerals, but firm and balanced.
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8/10/2023 - ArtF wrote: 90 Points
Hint of strawberry fruit on nose and palate, a little volatile acidity on nose. Plush palate, full bodied, tart alcohol intruding on balance.
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4/13/2023 - gabrowns wrote: 84 Points
Not bad, but I expected a lot more at this price point. As another commenter said, it’s a good pop-and-pour, but I can get wines of similar quality and complexity at half the price.
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11/7/2021 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 90 Points
A really good blend that was a great pizza wine. Smooth and had some good nuances. Don’t see it getting any better.
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9/19/2021 - kingboo wrote: 93 Points
Singing.
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8/29/2021 - cincybt Likes this wine: 90 Points
This has aged well and drinks enjoyably. Also quick to open, if you realize you’re a bottle-short for a meal.
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3/10/2021 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big rich blend that was full of dark fruits. Can be drank now or in the next couple of years.
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1/19/2021 - mfinn44 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great meritage for $50. Enjoy!
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4/5/2020 - rsct2001 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big wine. Perfect for a big steak dinner.
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2/25/2020 - Dezel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Symmetry: Symmetry is the producer’s flagship. A blend of best barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon-led Meritage is sourced from estate properties. It pours deep garnet-purple. In the mouth it is rich and layered yet well-balanced, combining plum, ripe blackberry and licorice with faint hints of mocha and forest floor, ending with mildly dry tannins. Delicious wine; begs to be paired with a hearty meal.
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8/9/2019 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 90 Points
A nive Meritage blend. Dark fruit, smooth tannins, nicely balanced.
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5/24/2019 - R2-D2 wrote: 88 Points
Monte de Oro Blind CA Meritage Tasting (Temecula, CA): Tasted blind. Some acetone in the nose; black cherries, tobacco and cedar. Didnt find this to be anything offensive or overly interesting.
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2/1/2019 - Nati Winos wrote:
Opened up after an hour or so. Not sure it was worth the $.
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1/11/2019 - Ticker tape guy Likes this wine: 90 Points
nice earthy nose cigar box and light leather on the initial taste..tannins well integrated..paired well with chopped steak in mushroom gravy
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5/22/2018 - Rollerball Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Lots of bright flavor and a nicely flowing texture but cloyingly vanilla-sweet on both the attack and the finish. Lifetime Rodney Strong fan but this style I just can't really bear. Wait a while in hopes it integrates? 2020-2024.
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3/1/2017 - CaseyatBat wrote:
Do not drink until 2019
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