2007 Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma County

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 87.0 points

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  12/19/2013 - BlissOnABudget Likes this wine: 92 Points

  A bit of plum and blueberry fade into a mellow, woody middle, then morph into black cherry with a hint of licorice for the finish. Dry, but not "puckery" after the fact. Blueberry pie is still lingering in my sinuses...
  
  I'd have rated this wine a bit lower if I had paid more than $15 for it, but it was in the BARGAIN BIN at the Liquor store at which I work! ($7.99!)

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  6/20/2013 - DelmarvaWine.com Likes this wine: 87 Points

  I agree with most everyone's comments...a nice value wine with a lighter body than many Merlots. I like the berry flavors but did not note the same level of tannins as many. Either way, a very enjoyable wine to sip at the price I paid. Continues the Rodney Strong tradition of exceeding expectations for the price (have you tried their Zinfandels?)

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  3/5/2012 - hubas wrote: 87 Points

  Truffles and some mushrooms, lots of berries with nice strong tannins and a long aftertaste with a taste of blue berries.

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  1/3/2012 - Charlie.Gail wrote: 88 Points

  An outstanding merlot (or any wine) for the price.

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  10/4/2011 - noshooz wrote: 88 Points

  Plum and licorice dominate the nose. An immediate flood of fruity goodness greets the palate. A tad thin-bodied, which, in a good way, prevents it from being too "jammy." Good structure on the finish with a bit of heat. This is still young and could cellar for 2-3 more years easy. A very good bargain for the price point, as others have noted.

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