Full. Fruity. Slightly acidic with tannic finish

Like licking a fresh-cut 2 by 4

This is the most amazingly and fabulously delicious Merlot I have ever put my lips upon. The flavors are immense and absolutely overwhelm your taste buds with hints of robust berry, perfected grape, and a hint of spice. The deep flavor paralells that of which I have tasted in wines ...

Excellent wine. Tasted this at the Winery in Healdsburg in 2007.

Not a bad flavour, very light & mild. I didn't taste any cherry or black olive, but I would buy it again if I found it at a better price.

To some people, merlot may seem like a new kid on the block. But at Rodney Strong Vineyards we’ve been growing it since the early 1970’s, when Rod Strong first planted merlot in Geyserville, the heart of the Alexander Valley. Today we farm over 100 acres in the Alexander Valley and the northern ... strong and early for most varietals, with all of our merlot in by the 14th of October.We fermented...

Over thirty years ago Rod Strong observed that the cool, foggy nights that regularly enshrouded the winery, though crucial in the ripening process of fine pinot noir and chardonnay, were not ideal ... the days are warmer and the strong influence of the cool Pacific Ocean is diminished. Today we farm ... was well underway as a heat spell got ripening going strong and early for most varietals, with all...

Over thirty years ago Rod Strong observed that the cool, foggy nights that regularly enshrouded the winery, though crucial in the ripening process of fine pinot noir and chardonnay, were not ideal for growing cabernet sauvignon. For that, Rod would have to look north, to the Alexander Valley, where the days are warmer and the strong influence of the cool Pacific Ocean is diminished. Today we farm...

Nearly four decades ago we discovered that the west and southwestern regions of Sonoma County are ideal for growing Chardonnay grapes. The cool maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean arriving reliably in the form of fog each summer evening maintains the bright natural acidity that is key to the balance ...

Celebrating the esteemed art of blending, the spirit of Symmetry is truly the essence of Sonoma County. With nearly 40 years experience growing classic French grape varieties here, we select our best cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc from mountain and hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley, where well-drained rocky soils ...