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Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White
Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards · California · United States
90 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$20.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-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
Peach, apricot and melon with jasmine-like floral lift, wet-stone minerality and a crisp green-apple edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like aromatic, dry-to-slightly-fruity white blends such as Viognier blends, unoaked Chardonnay blends or bright California white blends.
Why buy it
It gives WineDiscounts.com shoppers a distinctive alternative to single-varietal Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc: aromatic, crisp, and food-friendly without feeling heavy.
Best for
Seafood, chicken, salads, patio sipping and mixed groups who want a white wine with both fruit and freshness.
Style
A medium-bodied, aromatic California white blend with lively acidity, stone-fruit flavors and a mineral finish.
Drinks like
California aromatic white blend; Rhone-inspired white blend; fuller-bodied Sauvignon Blanc alternative.
Experience level
Easygoing for casual drinkers, with enough unusual blending detail for curious wine fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
pan-seared white fish with lemon and capers · shrimp tacos with citrus slaw · herb-roasted chicken · goat cheese salad with stone fruit
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; serve freshly opened.
- Glassware:
- Medium-sized white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for its bright aromatics and acidity.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bright, aromatic California white blend from Rodney Strong's Upshot label, showing peach, apricot, jasmine and wet-stone notes with a crisp, full finish. Easy to chill and pour, it is a flexible choice for seafood, poultry, salads and casual appetizers.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- White Blend
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- The 2018 producer sell sheet lists 46% Sonoma County, 36% Monterey County and 18% Mendocino County fruit.
About the winery · Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards ›
Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded in 1959 by Sonoma County pioneer Rod Strong and was the 13th bonded winery in the then-emerging Sonoma County wine industry. The winery has been led by the Klein family since 1989. Rodney Strong farms estate vineyards in Sonoma County and emphasizes family ownership, Sonoma roots and sustainable winegrowing. Upshot is a Rodney Strong-linked label focused on blends with an approachable, contemporary style.
Sustainability
Certified Sustainable Winery · Verified under the Sustainable Winegrowing Practices workbook ↗Certified sustainable vineyard acreage · Rodney Strong states that 100% of its vineyard acreage is certified sustainable ↗Fish Friendly Farming · Rodney Strong states that all vineyards have been certified by the Fish Friendly Farming program since 2009 ↗
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Bright and crisp in feel, with persistent acidity and notes of honeysuckle and green apple.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White dry or sweet?
- Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White taste like?
- Peach, apricot and melon with jasmine-like floral lift, wet-stone minerality and a crisp green-apple edge.
- What food pairs with Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White?
- It pairs well with pan-seared white fish with lemon and capers, shrimp tacos with citrus slaw, herb-roasted chicken and goat cheese salad with stone fruit.
- How should I serve Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; serve freshly opened. Glass: Medium-sized white wine glass.
- Is Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White a good value?
- At $20.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Upshot Wines / Rodney Strong Vineyards White?
- 750 ml bottle, 13% alcohol by volume.