Sonoma. Aromas of baked apple, pear and citrus. Baked fruit and toasty brioche flavors leads to a creamy finish.14% ABV

Ripe peach and pineapple character, while Russian River Valley fruit offers zesty citrus notes of lemon and slightly herbaceous qualities. 13.5% ABV.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '08 Rodney Strong Reserve Pinot Noir is made in an appealing style; soft and lush and vast in fruit and oak richness; floods the palate with cherry and raspberry pie.

13.5% ABV.

12 Bottle Case. The wine is both creamy and crisp, with abundant fruit character, mineral, and toasty oak flavors. Enjoy over the next 1-3 years.

The 2011 Symmetry greets you with an opulent bouquet of blackberries, cassis, and sweet spices. It unfolds on the palate with layers of black fruits, dark chocolate and spice.

The Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel is a medium bodied red, with a firm palate and a mouthful of ripe berry flavors.

The Rodney Strong Merlot is a nice, user-friendly red; pretty, ripe red flavors prevail; easy and focused on the palate.

88 PTS Connoisseurs' Guide. Extra richness and more fruity weight than the regular Rodney Strong.

The wine is both creamy and crisp, with abundant fruit character, mineral, and toasty oak flavors. Enjoy over the next 1-3 years.

SILVER MEDAL, 2008 WEST COAST WINE COMP. A formidable effort, the bold and ripe-fruited wine shows it has plenty of grip.

Full and sturdy from start to finish; layered and firm on the palate; plenty of substance here. Enjoy this Pinot Noir now or cellar it for enjoyment for the next two to four years.