Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir

The bouquet shows deep aromas of plum, brown sugar and baked fruit. Soft and silky, with intriguing rose petal and crushed pomegranate aromas, this was aged in small French oak barrels, which added a hint of toasty vanilla and spice complexity. Warm and richly inviting, uniquely earthy and complex with notes of tobacco, baked cherry pie and spice, the tannins are present in the mid palate and melt on the finish.

The history of Rodney Strong Vineyards has roots that stretch back more than 100 years; a tale of families in pursuit of an abiding passion: wine. In 1904, Sonoma County settlers planted what is now our Heritage River West Zinfandel estate vineyard, just behind the property that is now home to our winery. Our story begins more than 50 years ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry. A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking. Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard and Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases and best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines.