Winning Years

2022

Medals Explained

Our Products

2022

Upshot White Blend

Grenache blanc / Garnacha blanca
Vintage 2019
92 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2021
91 Points

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2018
90 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2018
89 Points

Knotty Vines Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2019
88 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
87 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards "Charlotte's Home" Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris
Vintage 2021
87 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2018
87 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2017
87 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2020
86 Points

Upshot Red Blend

Malbec / Auxerrois / Cot
Vintage 2019
85 Points

Knotty Vines Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2019
84 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2019
83 Points

Rodney Strong Vineyards Merlot

Merlot
Vintage 2018
81 Points

Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
81 Points

Davis Bynum "River West: Chardonnay"

Chardonnay
Vintage 2018
80 Points

Knotty Vines Red Blend

Merlot
Vintage 2019
78 Points

Rowen Red Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2018
78 Points

Upshot White Blend

Grenache blanc / Garnacha blanca

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

Fresh and mineral-driven nose with hints of kiwi, lime, and mint. Fruity notes of Asian pear, citrus fruits, and gala apple with a hint of spice. Delicious, balanced acidity, and a clean finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pale salmon color. Restrained yet harmonious nose of red apple and flowers. Zippy palate with clean watermelon and citrus flavors. Good texture and refreshing finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2021

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby color. Aromas of dried red fruits and cooked plums. Light and well-structured characters with flavors of sweet cherry, raspberry, nutmeg, and cardamom. Pleasant complexity and finishes with a long dry finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Light ruby color. Complex aromas of mint, fennel, and cranberry sauce. Notes of baking spices, red cherry, and black fruits on the palate. Finishes with a long and dry finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Knotty Vines Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Banana yellow in color. Bright and elegant expressions of acacia, lemon marmalade, crushed limestone, and tropical fruits on the palate. Ends with a toasty medium finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

Notes of redcurrant, pomegranate, plum, blackberry, cherry, vanilla, clove, and chocolate. Fruity, jammy palate balanced with fresh acidity and mellow tannins.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards "Charlotte's Home" Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pale straw color. Faint aromas of lychee with flavors of tart and tropical fruits such as peaches, pineapple, and mango. Vibrant and youthful expressions with an acidic finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2021

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

Notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, bramble, and blueberry with hints of cinnamon and brioche. Bright expressions with firm tannins and a juicy finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

Spicy and toasty aroma with rich tannins on the palate. Complex expressions with medium acidity.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2017

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Vibrant lemon color. Tropical fruit aromas with notes of white flowers, peach, honeydew melon, cinnamon, and nutmeg on the palate. Finishes with a long finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2020

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Upshot Red Blend

Malbec / Auxerrois / Cot

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Dark garnet color with a ruby rim. Baking spices and blueberry preserve on the nose. Well-structured palate comprising smoke, black fruits, and red velvet chocolate cake. Finishes with a long, dry finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Knotty Vines Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cedar wood and baking spice. Flavors of strawberry and licorice with vibrant acidity and a medium dry finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Buttery nose with a bright, elegant, and concentrated flavor profile. Well-balanced structure, excellent acidity, and a medium finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rodney Strong Vineyards Merlot

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Dark, fruitcake nose. Sweet expressions of red and black fruits on the palate. Balanced and well-structured profile.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Prominent red fruits and hard candy on the palate. Bold and balanced characters with a hint of mulberry and well-structured tannins. Ends with a dry, long finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Davis Bynum "River West: Chardonnay"

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Balanced fruity characters with creamy, nutty, and stone fruit expressions. Fresh acidity with notes of bitter almond on the finish.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Knotty Vines Red Blend

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Bronze Medal

78 Points

Tasting Notes:

Red and black fruits are complemented with smoky and spicy oak notes. Round and full-bodied expressions with moderate complexity.

Producer Name: Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Rowen Red Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2022

Bronze Medal

78 Points

Tasting Notes:

Restrained black fruits are complemented with subtle eucalyptus notes. Nice tannin structure and richness on the palate.

Winning Years

2022

Upshot White Blend

Rodney Strong Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir

Rodney Strong Vineyards Pinot Noir

Knotty Vines Chardonnay

Rodney Strong Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong Vineyards "Charlotte's Home" Sauvignon Blanc

Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong Vineyards Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Upshot Red Blend

Knotty Vines Pinot Noir

Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay

Rodney Strong Vineyards Merlot

Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Davis Bynum "River West: Chardonnay"

Knotty Vines Red Blend

Rowen Red Blend

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