Rodney Strong Vertical Tasting Dinner

Join hosts Britt & Chad Culley of Rodney Strong Wine Estates for an intimate evening

of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley — poured course by course

and closing with a three-year vertical of Brothers.

This is a small-format dinner, limited to just 16 guests, built around five wines and

five thoughtfully matched bites.

THE LINEUP

Wine 1 — Alexander's Crown

Rodney Strong's founding vineyard-designate, farmed on a hillside of well-drained red

volcanic soil since 1971. Voluptuous and richly layered, with black currant, blackberry,

and violet giving way to soft tannin, dried herb, and a whisper of mocha on a long finish.

Paired with Truffle Fries.

Wine 2 — Rockaway

Grown mid-valley where gravelly clay meets fractured Greywacke sandstone. Dark plum and

red currant meet tobacco, leather, and baking spice, framed by fine-grained tannin.

Paired with a Seasoned Lamb Chop.

THE BROTHERS VERTICAL

Three vintages, one hillside — from the 141-acre Brothers Vineyard above Cloverdale,

planted on west-facing slopes above 1,000 feet.

Wine 3.1 — Brothers 2016

Deeply rich and complex, with dark berries and cassis giving way to blackberry, plum,

and notes of chocolate and mocha across a round, seductive mid-palate.

Paired with a Brisket Slider.

Wine 3.2 — Brothers 2017

Beautiful cassis, violets, sandalwood, and leafy herb notes; medium to full-bodied with

an elegant, textured mouthfeel and ripe tannin.

Paired with a Pulled Pork Slider.

Wine 3.3 — Brothers 2018

Dark berries and cassis with licorice, graphite, and cedar aromatics; full-bodied and

fruit-forward, moving into blackberry preserve, cocoa powder, and a long, chocolate-tinged

finish.

Paired with Chocolate Torte.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

- Five-course tasting menu with wine pairings

- Five Rodney Strong single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons

- Hosted experience with Britt & Chad Culley

TAKE THE VERTICAL HOME

Guests may purchase the complete three-bottle Brothers vertical (2016, 2017 & 2018) for

$250 the set — available for order the night of the event.

Seating is limited to 16 guests, so early reservations are recommended.