though the brand does not widely publicize the specific distillery facility location

resulting in a flavored expression that retains a sense of rum character beneath its fruit-forward profile

and that extended hang time translates directly into the wine's balance of ripe fruit and lively acidity

The Beverage Testing Institute specifically called it out as suited for artisan cocktails

Finish: Long and scintillating

Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2012 reposado though the brand does notRodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2012 is a 750ml Russian River Valley Chardonnay from one of Sonoma County's pioneering estates. This Reserve bottling represents a barrel selection from the winery's dedicated Artisan facility, where free run only protocols and meticulous fruit sorting distinguish it from the estate's standard Chardonnay program. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14. 5% Origin: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Vintage: 2012 Winery: