Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma 2015

Wine Spectator 90 points - This offers flavors of plum, dark cherry and dried raspberry that are well-rounded and amply spiced. Hints of green herbs and smoke show on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2022. 57,375 cases made. -KM.July/2018

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 91 points - 2018 Ultimate Wine Challenge - Red currant, black plum, black cherry, and sweet spice dominate the nose with a tinge of oak and flowers. Medium-bodied and fresh on the palate, ripe fruits marry well with hints of vanilla and cigar smoke before a fruity finish..June/2018