The wine list at Bobby's in Vero Beach for service by the glass is limited but terrific. I started at the bar with a glass of La Crema's Pinot Noir. The wine satisfies. It's wonderful. Smooth and silky on the tongue. Wonderful berry flavors with no single element overpowering another essence. Excellent aromas fill the glass, and so does the wine. Bobby's bartenders pour right to the top of a generous glass. You get a very good value for your $9.
When I noticed the Rodney Strong as one of only a very few reds available by the glass, I wondered how would the RS Pinot compare to the more famous La Crema. The results: Run, do not walk, to your nearest wine shop and buy two or three bottles of the Rodney Strong.
Anytime I can enjoy a Russian River Valley Pinot, I jump at the chance, and the Rodney Strong RRV Pinot holds its own against much more expensive wines. It's absolutely wonderful. For just $15 a bottle, enjoy it as often as you can. It's a medium bodied red with full berry and soft vanilla essence. Very supple on the tongue without a hint of bitterness. It earned an 87 from The Wine Enthusiast in April 2007, and deserves your attention. Smooth throughout the glass. Now, I have to get a bottle, maybe several, for some empty spots in my wine fridge!
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I like that you did side by side comparison for the reader. But I think you have done apples and oranges. You are comparing the Rodney Strong Russian River to a La Crema Sonoma Coast. It might more fair if you grab that Rodney strong and compare it with the La Crema Russian River. Just a thought?
Good point, and a good idea for a new tasting experience. I will check with my wine guy and see if we can find both bottles.
What was your experience with the La Crema Russian River?
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