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Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir
Rodney Strong Vineyards · California, Sonoma County · United States
$17.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
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 cherry and plum, a little forest floor and mushroom, plus toasted oak and a smooth, fresh finish.
You’ll like this if…
You like California Pinot Noir with more richness than Burgundy but still want lift, acidity and savory detail.
Why buy it
A recognizable Sonoma producer, real Russian River Valley appellation, and a current professional review at 92 points from Wine Enthusiast for the 2023 vintage.
Best for
Roast poultry, pork tenderloin, salmon, mushrooms, or a polished red that is lighter than Cabernet.
Style
Medium-bodied, silky, ripe-fruited Russian River Pinot Noir with French oak polish and savory earth notes.
Drinks like
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, richer Oregon Pinot Noir, village-level red Burgundy for a softer California-leaning alternative.
Experience level
Easy for casual Pinot drinkers, with enough savory and oak detail for more experienced shoppers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast chicken with herbs · pork tenderloin with cherry or cranberry glaze · grilled salmon · mushroom risotto
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes of air helps the aromatics open.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or other large-bowl red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now through the next 3-5 years; no cellar aging claim is made for the store bottle.
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A Russian River Valley Pinot Noir with ripe plum, cherry and red-plum fruit layered with forest-floor, truffle, toast and subtle espresso notes. Silky and medium-bodied, it keeps its richness in balance with fresh acidity and fine tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Sonoma County
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Greg Morthole
- Vineyard source:
- Russian River Valley; Rodney Strong cites the heritage River East Vineyard as a core contributor to this estate vineyard bottling.
- Vessel:
- 7-day fermentation in tank
About the winery · Rodney Strong Vineyards ›
Rodney Strong Vineyards is a Healdsburg-based Sonoma producer focused on wines from Sonoma County appellations. The winery describes itself as family owned for more than 60 years, with 1,158 acres of estate vineyards. Rodney Strong's history in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is central to this bottling: the winery notes that Rod Strong was among the early modern pioneers to plant Pinot Noir in the area, including the River East Vineyard in 1968. The style here is a polished Russian River Pinot with ripe fruit, earth, toast and fresh acidity.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas include black cherry, cranberry, rose petal and roasted mushroom, with savory black-plum, tart-berry, nori, floral and shiitake notes on the palate.”
90/100James Suckling
“Macerated black cherries, plums and spices; medium- to full-bodied with plush tannins and juicy acidity.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir taste like?
- Ripe cherry and plum, a little forest floor and mushroom, plus toasted oak and a smooth, fresh finish.
- What food pairs with Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Roast chicken with herbs, Pork tenderloin with cherry or cranberry glaze, Grilled salmon and Mushroom risotto.
- How should I serve Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes of air helps the aromatics open. Glass: Burgundy or other large-bowl red wine glass.
- Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $17.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.