Rodney Strong - Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma - 06

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Christmas pot luck party, chili cook-off, Rodney Strong... I probably should not have tried this wine after two bowls of spicy chili...

It was definitely smooth, but where was the nose? Where was the flavor?

I reached for a handful of M&M's nearby and then took another sip. I got a small burst of black licorice and grape, but it dissipated very quickly, leaving me wondering what other bottles were open.

However, I looked up this bottle to see what others say about it, and many sources gave it between 88-90 points. Why wasn't I as enthused?

I am determined to try this bottle again with a cleaner palate, without having binged on an array of potluck items.

2 comments:

Kat said...

Roy picked out a Sauvignon Blanc for a dinner party. It was given 91 points, but it was awful! We should have known from the screw-on cap.

lisa.s.kim said...

Sorry the SavBlnc didn't work out for you guys... but if you win the raffle, I'll give you the Cottonwood Chardonnay. 93 points, and it will NOT disappoint =)

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