{"title":"Rodney Strong","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2022-rodney-strong-sonoma-merlot-075","title":"2022 Rodney Strong Sonoma Merlot 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRodney Strong have been growing Merlot since the early 1970s, when Rod Strong first planted it in Geyserville, the heart of Alexander Valley. Today they continue to farm Merlot in three estate vineyards in Alexander Valley, where it grows into grapes that display the deep dark fruit flavours and mature tannins typical of a warmer American Viticultural Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2022 started off dry and mild, with temperatures rising in the summer but staying consistent without any major heat spikes. Evenings stayed cool, so whilst the fruit ripened faster than previous vintages the acidity remained at an ideal level. Harvest was slightly earlier than previous vintages and took place between September 8th and 13th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of black cherry, boysenberry compote, and cassis alongside some toasty spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56816394699127,"sku":"U108311222","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2022-SoCo-Merlot-1.png?v=1787299838"},{"product_id":"2021-rodney-strong-old-vines-zinfandel-075","title":"2021 Rodney Strong Old Vines Zinfandel 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Rodney Strong first acquired benchland acreage on Westside Road just behind the winery, he wisely chose to leave untouched the 15 acres of old, gnarled Zinfandel vines that had been thriving there since 1904. Today, they still harvest Zinfandel from those same old vines, along with a handful of vineyards we farm to the north in the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2021 was a fantastic growing season, with no frost and consistently mild temperatures without any major heat spikes. The notoriously unpredictable Sonoma County spring rains ended in March and leading into one of the driest seasons on record. An early harvest was predicted but in classic Zinfandel fashion patience was required and harvest took place between the 8th and 28th of September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of blackberry, plum, boysenberry, strawberry jam, and hints of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56816394797431,"sku":"U108312212","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2021-Old-Vines-Zin.png?v=1787150410"},{"product_id":"2022-rodney-strong-cabernet-sauvignon-knights-valley-0-75l","title":"2022 Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProtected from direct Pacific Ocean influence, Knights Valley is the easternmost Sonoma County appellation (known for its warm days and cool nights) and is the warmest viticultural region in the county.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA balance of moderately high daytime temperatures and cool evenings allowed for ideal flavour concentration without any loss of acidity. Harvest came earlier than previous vintages and was completed in under two weeks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of crushed blackberries, dark plum, cocoa powder, and wild raspberry all framed by rich velvety tannins with a long lingering finish. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778772343,"sku":"U108301222","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2022-KV-Cab-front-bottle-shot.png?v=1787057372"},{"product_id":"2019-rodney-strong-cabernet-sauvignon-reserve-0-75l","title":"2019 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRodney Strong Reserve wines are the result of a careful blend of individual lots from meticulously farmed sections of some of the very best vineyards in Sonoma County. Created in their small lot Artisan Cellar, winemaker Justin Seidenfeld employs techniques such as cluster pre-sorting and extended maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2019 was an excellent vintage, with a wet winter reviving the soils and being followed by consistently warm weather that meant optimal ripeness was easily achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of black currant, cassis, crushed violet, vanilla, cocoa, with a herbal freshness on the finish to keep you coming back for more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778805111,"sku":"U108302192","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2019-Res-Cab-Sauv.png?v=1787058562"},{"product_id":"2022-rodney-strong-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county-0-75l","title":"2022 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRodney Strong recognised in the late 1960s that Sonoma County\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es Alexander Valley was an exceptional area for heat loving Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA balance of moderately high daytime temperatures and cool evenings allowed for ideal flavour concentration without any loss of acidity. A lack of rainfall and cool temperatures meant that harvest could be unhurried over the period of a month, getting everything harvested at peak ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of dark cherry, plum, black pepper, crushed violets, and cassis with a velvety finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778837879,"sku":"U108303222","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2022-SoCo-Cab-bottle-shot-scaled.png?v=1787055741"},{"product_id":"2023-rodney-strong-chardonnay-limited-tier-russ-riv-val-0-75l","title":"2023 Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Limited Chardonnay 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRodney Strong was among the first to recognise the Russian River Valley as an ideal place to plant Chardonnay. The River West Vineyard is located on Westside Road, on a low riverside bench, in the far northern end of the Russian River Valley. The terrain is gently sloping and beautifully diverse, allowing each block to highlight the unique characteristics of this varietal. The soil is predominantly Yolo sandy-silt loam with pockets of gravelly Cortina, both well-draining soils that create an ideal atmosphere for beautifully developed grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cool and wet winter delayed bud break by 2-3 weeks, the season remained unusually cool which in turn pushed harvest back by over a month compared to 2022. This extra hang time on the vines led to an unexpected level of complexity and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect notes of yuzu, yellow peach, ripe pear, with hints of \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ecrème brûlée\u003cspan\u003e from sur lie aging in French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778870647,"sku":"U108304232","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2023-RRV-Chardonnay-Limited-Tier.png?v=1787150121"},{"product_id":"2023-rodney-strong-chard-chalk-hill-0-75l","title":"2023 Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1965 Rodney Strong was the first to plant Chardonnay in what would later be recognised as the Chalk Hill American Viticultural Area (AVA), established officially in 1983. He recognized the region as distinct from the rest of Russian River Valley for its unique volcanically derived, chalky white ash soils, which impart a subtle mineral character to wines grown there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very cool vintage, with harvest being more than a month later than 2022, meant that the grapes developed an exceptional complexity and concentration whilst maintaining a fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of golden apple, poached pear, crème brûlée, and toasted hazelnut all supported by mineral-laced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778903415,"sku":"U108305232","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-18at13.01.02.png?v=1787054508"},{"product_id":"2023-rodney-strong-pn-ltd-russ-riv-val-0-75l","title":"2023 Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Limited Pinot Noir 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRodney Strong was among the first to recognise the Russian River Valley as an ideal place to plant Pinot Noir. The River West Vineyard is located on Westside Road, on a low riverside bench, in the far northern end of the Russian River Valley. The terrain is gently sloping and beautifully diverse, allowing each block to highlight the unique characteristics of this varietal. The soil is predominantly Yolo sandy-silt loam with pockets of gravelly Cortina, both well-draining soils that create an ideal atmosphere for beautifully developed grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA cool and wet winter delayed bud break by 2-3 weeks, the season remained unusually cool which in turn pushed harvest back by over a month compared to 2022. This extra hang time on the vines led to an unexpected level of complexity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect notes of pomegranate, blueberries, hibiscus, with hints of nutmeg from gentle oak contact. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373778936183,"sku":"U108306232","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2023-RRV-Pinot-Noir-Limited-Tier.png?v=1787149762"},{"product_id":"2024-rodney-strong-pn-russ-riv-val-0-75l","title":"2024 Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eRodney Strong was among the first to recognise the Russian River Valley as an ideal place to plant Pinot Noir. The River West Vineyard is located on Westside Road, on a low riverside bench, in the far northern end of the Russian River Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terrain is gently sloping and beautifully diverse, allowing each block to highlight the unique characteristics of this varietal. 2024 started with some heavy rainfall, delaying bud break slightly. Moving into summer things stayed dry and mild, with very few heat spikes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gave the grapes some additional time on the vines to gain complexity and concentration, without losing their freshness.Expect notes of raspberry, sour cherry, and ripe red cherry with hints of baking spice and fresh-baked pastry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373779001719,"sku":"U108307232","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-21at08.44.42.png?v=1787298445"},{"product_id":"2024-rodney-strong-sauv-blanc-alexander-val-0-75l","title":"2024 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eRodney Strong was among the first to recognise the unmatched wine growing potential in Alexander Valley and has been making Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley since the 1990s. With unmatched quality, diversity of climate and unique, mineral-rich soils, Alexander Valley in the ideal source for an elevated, richer expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 was a consistently warm vintage with plenty of sunshine. As the season progressed it was noted that the Sauvignon Blanc berries were notably smaller than average, leading to a lower yield but with an intense concentration of tropical fruit flavours due to the ideal ripeness of these smaller berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of orange blossom, golden kiwi, yellow peach, passionfruit, and vanilla panna cotta all supported by an underlying mineral note and a bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373779034487,"sku":"U108308242","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2024-AV-Sauv-Blanc-front.png?v=1787148244"},{"product_id":"2021-rodney-strong-symmetry-0-75l","title":"2021 Rodney Strong Symmetry Bordeaux Blend 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eRodney Strong Reserve wines are the result of a careful blend of individual lots from meticulously farmed sections of some of the very best vineyards in Sonoma County. Created in their small lot Artisan Cellar, winemaker Justin Seidenfeld employs techniques such as cluster pre-sorting and extended maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was a fantastic growing season, with no frost and consistently mild temperatures without any major heat spikes. The notoriously unpredictable Sonoma County spring rains ended in March and leading into one of the driest seasons on record. The impact of this was an early, quick harvest, slightly lower yields, and excellent flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of cassis, bramble fruits, cacao, and baking spices alongside refined tannins and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodney Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373779067255,"sku":"U108309212","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/2021-Symmetry-bottle-shot.png?v=1787147918"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellars-wines.co.uk\/collections\/rodney-strong\/vintage_2023.oembed","provider":"Cellars Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}