concentrating the wine into something far more nuanced and texturally evolved than typical tawny ports

This in-house barrel production allows the winemaking team to tailor toast levels and grain selection specifically to each vintage

the brandy is balanced enough for newcomers to fruit spirits while retaining the aromatic complexity that experienced rakija drinkers look for

prompting Glaser to collaborate with coopers in France and Scotland to develop a hybrid cask — French oak heads married to American oak bodies — that achieved the desired spice character through legal means

The finish is crisp with green peppercorn and a light creaminess

Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir seo-auto-generated concentrating the wine into somethingRodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Platinum medal at the 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, this bottling draws from a legacy that began in 1968 when Rodney Strong became the first winemaker to plant Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5%