Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Type: White Wine
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Year: 2012
Region: Northern Sonoma, California
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $13.95
Winemaker Notes:
Light, crisp, and highly aromatic, the warmer climate Alexander Valley fruit gives this wine ripe pear and melon character, while the ocean cooled Russian River Valley fruit offers citrus, mineral, and traditional herbaceous qualities. Together, the two valleys make a classic Northern Sonoma sauvignon blanc that is fresh, lively, and will drink beautifully over the next 1 to 2 years.
My Review:
I was surprised at the color of this wine and how clear it was. You can see in the picture that it practically looks like water in the glass. The nose was immediately and intensely tropical. There were also strong notes of melon followed by citrus with a smooth, pleasant transition between the two. The first taste of the wine yielded lemons and melons with a little tartness and high acid from the lemon along with sweet melon flavor. It had a very light body but very sour on the back end. The flavor of lemon intensified from beginning to end while the melon quickly disappeared. It was a decent wine in my opinion but not one of my favorites.
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