2022 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

 Norm's Tasting Notes

by Norm Bentley

The North Georgia Wine Advisor

2022 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Dos October - 2025

Having Rodney Strong for dinner, is like sitting down with an old friend you haven't seen for quite some time.  Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cab, and a two inch slab of prime tenderloin is just such an occasion!  Both were superb!

This big, bold Cab is long on flavor, and has great legs, well earned by its eighteen months in the barrel.  The flavors are impressive, with Black Cherry, Currant, and a touch of Plum.  The tannins are assertive, yet mellow, and the finish sails off into the night.  The alcohol content is 14.5%. and Norm's score is 93.

This Cab is so good with a Slab, that you might be convinced that it costs a lot more, proof that you don't have to spend fifty, and up, to get a really good California Cab!

score: 93

price : $20- $27

Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!

Here's looking at you Kid!

Norm

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2023 Cline North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

 Norm's Tasting Notes

by Norm Bentley

The North Georgia Wine Advisor

2023 Cline North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Uno October - 2025

Summer may be almost over, but its not too late to savor this excellent summer wine, now, or at any time of the year.  We celebrated the end of summer with a delicious steamed artichoke, with some three cheese ravioli and a bottle of Cline Sauvignon Blanc, which was superb!

The Cline North Coast Sauvignon Blanc is clean, crisp, and refreshing.  The flavors are both simple, and yet complex, with an abundance of apple and lemon zest, backed by a clean mineral, and somewhat austere finish  The alcohol content is 13%. and Norm's score is 91.

The choice of Sauvignon Blanc and artichokes was spot on, but as stated earlier, this is a great summertime wine which begs for a fresh salad, or chilled shellfish.

score: 91

price : $14 - $18

Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!

Here's looking at you Kid!

Norm

normwine@bellsouth.net

Facebook/Norm's Tasting Notes

normwine.blogspot.com

AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

Pine Island Eagle.com

ALSO AVAILABLE at: Dunwoody Patch

Dunwoody, GA Patch

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