Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage 2002
Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
Vineyard: Rodney Strong Vineyards
Region: Sonoma County, California
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, Rodney Strong selects their best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from mountain and hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley, where well-drained rocky soils combine with warm, sunny days and cool nights to provide ideal growing conditions for Bordeaux varieties. Unique areas within each vineyard are hand harvested individually, fermented separately, and aged for two years in French and American oak barrels. Every barrel is tasted and graded, and only the highest graded barrels are considered for the final blend. Once this careful blending is complete, the wine is bottled and aged for an additional two years prior to release.
The 2002 Symmetry exhibits an opulent bouquet of blackberries, ripe dark plums and sweet spices, and earth. The wine opens generously on the palate with layers of blackberry, cassis and plum framed with accents of dark chocolate and spice. The finish is persistent and smooth. This wine is at once rich, harmonious, powerful, and elegant; a wine intended to be enjoyable on release, yet destined for years of further evolution in the bottle.
