Vineyard Overview

Rodney Strong Vineyards was one of the first wineries in Sonoma County to vineyard-designate its wines. Today we farm nearly 1,000 acres of valley, hillside and mountain vineyards throughout northern Sonoma County for our Sonoma County varietals, focusing on the Russian River, Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys, Chalk Hill and the Sonoma Coast appellations.

In all of our vineyards, we practice sustainable, fish-friendly farming, seeking minimal environmental impact, while maximizing grape quality by careful matching of grape variety to soil and climate.

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The Appellations

Chalk Hill - Ocean fogs and chalky-white volcanic soils work in combination to produce unique chardonnays that exhibit crisp citrus and mineral notes along with lush floral and baked apple character.

Alexander Valley - Bordeaux varieties thrive in these unique soils and warm climate moderated by distant ocean breezes. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot grown here are rich with plum and blackberry flavors and abundant soft tannins. Sauvignon blanc from Alexander Valley has characteristics of melon, pear and lime peel.

Russian River Valley - One of Sonoma County’s premiere chardonnay growing regions, and amongst only a handful of places on the earth capable of producing world class pinot noir, where the variety takes on hints of cherry and spice, with soft luscious textures that create sensuous, memorable wines.