Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Rodney Strong Vineyards is one of Sonoma County's pioneering estates, founded in 1959 by dancer-turned-winemaker Rodney Strong — one of the first to recognize the extraordinary potential of Sonoma's diverse appellations for world-class wine. The winery has been at the forefront of Sonoma viticulture for over six decades, farming estate vineyards across the county with a commitment to sustainability and site expression. The Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the winery's flagship bottlings, drawing from a single appellation that sits at the northeastern edge of Sonoma County, bordering Napa Valley — a warm, sheltered valley whose volcanic soils and long growing season produce Cabernet of exceptional depth and structure.

The 2022 Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic expression of this distinctive appellation — fuller and more structured than typical Sonoma Cabernet, with the concentration and age-worthiness more often associated with Napa Valley. Deep ruby in the glass, the nose is rich and inviting: blackcurrant, dark cherry, and ripe plum layered with cedar, graphite, dark chocolate, and a hint of toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm, well-integrated tannins, a concentrated mid-palate, and a long, complex finish with notes of spice and dried herbs.

The Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a natural partner for prime rib, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged hard cheeses — a Sonoma Cabernet that punches well above its weight and rewards those willing to give it a few years in the cellar.