Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Matt Steeves rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Big & bold in every way. From California's largest Boutique Winery, Rodney Strong's highly acclaimed single vineyard Brothers Ridge Cabernet (from the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County) is a deep ruby red colour, and comprised of 99% Cabernet and 1% Petit Verdot. This 2012 Cab is loaded with complex juicy dark fruit, cassis, dark chocolate, espresso, and sweet baking spices. Quite simply put, it's absolutely gorgeous and for those that love soft and jammy Cabs this is the one for you! Enjoy over the next decade and beyond. A great gifting wine as it's primed and ready for immediate enjoyment now, yet patience will reward those that tuck it away for medium to long term cellaring. Tasted February 2016. 94 points - Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Loaded with mocha and chocolate from lots of oak aging. Some sweet black plum notes under the oak. Supple and full-bodied. High alcohol at 15.5%. Pair with T-Rex burgers. Drink: 2015-2019. 405209 15.50% D 750 mL $100.00 Score: 91/100. March 7, 2016 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

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