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Rodney Strong Vineyards Red

Rodney Strong Vineyards · California, Sonoma · United States

91 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$15.99
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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, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Gravel Red, is $22.99.

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 blackberry and dark cherry with cocoa, spice, soft tannins, and a smooth finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like fruit-forward California red blends, approachable Merlot-based blends, or softer Cabernet-style reds without aggressive tannin.

Why buy it

It delivers a polished Sonoma County red-blend profile from an established producer at a dinner-friendly price.

Best for

Grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, casual dinner parties, and shoppers who want a fuller red that remains smooth.

Style

Full-bodied, dry, ripe-fruited Sonoma red blend with moderate oak and rounded tannins.

Drinks like

California Merlot blends, Sonoma County Cabernet blends, softer Zinfandel-based red blends

Experience level

Easy for beginners, still flavorful enough for regular California red-blend drinkers.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberrydark cherryraspberryplumboysenberry
Oakcocoaespresso
Spiceblack pepperbaking spice
Othermint

Pairs well with

Beef: Korean short ribs(winery pick)

Pasta: spaghetti marinara(winery pick)

Best occasions

weeknight steak or burger nightred-sauce pasta dinnerscasual entertainingfall and winter comfort foodgiftable Sonoma red under $25

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or glass can soften the oak and tannins.
Glassware:
Use a Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Current-release, fruit-forward style; best for near-term drinking over the next 2-4 years.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.

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

About this wine

A smooth, fruit-forward Sonoma County red blend with blackberry, dark cherry, gentle spice, and soft rounded tannins. Full-bodied but approachable, it is built for weeknight dinners as well as grilled meats and richer vegetable dishes.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red blend
Grapes
33% Merlot, 25% Zinfandel, 16% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Touriga Nacional, 3% Teroldego, 2% Grenache Noir
Producer
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California, Sonoma
Appellation
Sonoma County
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Olivia Wright
Vineyard source:
Sonoma County; specific vineyard sources are not stated for this wine.
Vessel:
French oak barrels
About the winery · Rodney Strong Vineyards ›

Rodney Strong Vineyards was started in 1959 by Sonoma County pioneer Rod Strong. The winery has been led by the Klein family since 1989 and is based in Healdsburg, California. Rodney Strong focuses on Sonoma County wines and works from 1,158 acres of estate vineyards, according to the current producer tech sheet. The winery identifies itself as a Certified Sustainable Winery.

Sustainability

Certified Sustainable Winery · Certified Sustainable Winery; certifying body not specified in the reviewed tech sheet ↗

Critic reviews

91/100Wine Enthusiast

“Neatly balanced, with plush tannin, bright acid, and flavors of boysenberry, black pepper, and mint.”

Reviewed: Rodney Strong 2023 Red Blend (Sonoma County) (2023) — Tom R. Capo, 2026-02-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Red dry or sweet?
Rodney Strong Vineyards Red 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 Red taste like?
Ripe blackberry and dark cherry with cocoa, spice, soft tannins, and a smooth finish.
What food pairs with Rodney Strong Vineyards Red?
It pairs well with Korean short ribs, spaghetti marinara, honey-roasted butternut squash and burgers with caramelized onions.
How should I serve Rodney Strong Vineyards Red?
Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or glass can soften the oak and tannins. Glass: Use a Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass.
Is Rodney Strong Vineyards Red a good value?
At $15.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Rodney Strong Vineyards Red?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.