Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2014

Wine Advocate 90 points - The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and scented of crushed blackberries, wild blueberries and warm plums with touches of underbrush, bay leaves and tobacco leaf. Medium to full-bodied with an approachable frame of fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, the palate reveals plenty of crunchy black fruits, finishing with great purity..June/2018

Jeb Dunnuck 91 points - From Sonoma County and a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve reveals a saturated purple/ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of creme de cassis, plums, cedary spice, tobacco, and bay leaf. It’s medium-bodied, has a pure, polished, elegant style, no hard edges, and rock-solid balance. In short, it’s a terrific Cabernet Sauvignon..June/2018

Decanter 90 points - WORLD WINE AWARDS 2018 (SILVER): A high octane style with oak and intense black fruit on the nose. Shiny, posh and plush palate, with well-integrated oak and sweet ripe tannins..July/2018

Alcohol level: 14.5% Grape composition: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec