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Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong Vineyards · California, Sonoma County · United States

91 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$18.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, is $25.99. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is $14.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Ripe plum and dark berries with cassis, dried fig, cocoa and firm Cabernet tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like structured California Cabernet with polished oak, but want Sonoma's slightly less massive feel compared with many Napa bottlings.

Why buy it

It delivers a recognizable Alexander Valley Cabernet profile from a producer closely associated with Sonoma Cabernet history, at an approachable shelf price.

Best for

Grilled beef, burgers, charcuterie, and shoppers looking for a dependable full-bodied red.

Style

Full-bodied, dry, dark-fruited and oak-polished, with chewy tannins.

Drinks like

Alexander Valley Cabernet, Sonoma County Cabernet, and softer Napa Valley Cabernet in the same price range.

Experience level

Easy for Cabernet fans, but structured enough for someone comparing Sonoma appellations.

Flavor notes

Fruitred plumdark berriescassisdried figblack raspberry
Floralviolet
Oakmilk chocolatevanillacocoa
Spicesweet herbsblack pepper
Otherespresso

Pairs well with

aged cheeses and cured meats · filet mignon with grilled vegetables · dark chocolate mousse · burgers or grilled steak

Best occasions

steak nightbackyard grillingCalifornia Cabernet tastinggift for a Sonoma Cabernet drinkerwinter dinner with richer foods

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes for the tannins and oak to settle.
Glassware:
Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink current-release bottles now with air, or hold short-term if you enjoy a softer Cabernet.
After opening:
Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A bold Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with red plum, dark berry, cassis, dried fig and milk chocolate notes, framed by chewy tannins and polished French oak. A strong match for steak, charcuterie and richer weeknight dinners.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot may appear in small amounts in some vintages, Malbec may appear in small amounts in some vintages
Producer
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California, Sonoma County
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Justin Seidenfeld and Olivia Wright on the 2021 tech sheet.
Vineyard source:
Hillside Alexander Valley Cabernet; producer notes reference exceptional Cabernet vineyards from Jimtown to Geyserville to Cloverdale.
Vessel:
100% French oak barrels
About the winery · Rodney Strong Vineyards ›

Rodney Strong Vineyards is based in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, and focuses on wines from Sonoma County vineyards. The producer traces its Alexander Valley Cabernet history to Rod Strong's recognition of the area in the late 1960s and the planting of Alexander's Crown in 1971. Recent producer materials describe more than 60 years of family ownership and estate vineyard farming. The winery materials also identify the winery as Certified Sustainable.

Sustainability

Certified Sustainable Winery · Certified Sustainable Winery ↗

Critic reviews

91/100Wine Enthusiast

“Review page lists 91 points, 14.5% alcohol, 750 ml bottle size, red wine type, and Cabernet Sauvignon variety; tasting note was not visible in retrieved text.”

Reviewed: Rodney Strong 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) (2022), 2025-11-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Ripe plum and dark berries with cassis, dried fig, cocoa and firm Cabernet tannins.
What food pairs with Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with aged cheeses and cured meats, filet mignon with grilled vegetables, dark chocolate mousse and burgers or grilled steak.
How should I serve Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes for the tannins and oak to settle. Glass: Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
At $18.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon?
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99. See Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Rodney Strong Vineyards Alex Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.