Rodney Strong Chardonnay
Sonoma Chardonnay, split-fermented, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind Rodney Strong
Rodney Strong founded his winery in Sonoma County in 1959, the 13th bonded winery in the county, after a first career as a professional dancer. In 1965 he planted Chardonnay in the ground that later became the Chalk Hill AVA, among the first to do it there. The Klein family has owned and operated the house since 1989.
We have poured these bottles across our Commack counter for decades. The house ferments about 60 percent of its Sonoma County Chardonnay in French oak for six months with monthly lees stirring, then cold-ferments the other 40 percent in stainless steel. Roughly a quarter to 40 percent goes through malolactic fermentation, so you get the butter and the acid in the same glass. Every Chardonnay here sits at 13.5% ABV.
Explore the Rodney Strong range
Four Chardonnay tiers, one grape, one house style: stainless freshness braided with French oak. Prices are our shelf prices in Commack.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Strong Chardonnay 750mL | Sonoma County Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Split-fermented, light oak, green apple, cream |
| Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 750mL | Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Riper stone fruit, toasted oak, buttery finish |
| Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus and grass, crisp, no oak |
| Rodney Strong Rose Of Pinot Noir 750mL | Sonoma County Rose | 13.5% ABV | Strawberry, dry finish, chilled pour |
| Rodney Strong Rrv Pinot Noir 750mL | Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Cherry, earth, soft tannin, light oak |
| Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% ABV | Blackcurrant, cocoa, firm tannin, oak |
ChardonnayRodney Strong - Chardonnay 750mL$11.99Out of stock
MerlotRodney Strong - Merlot 750mL$13.99Out of stock
CabernetRodney Strong - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$15.99Out of stock
Pinot NoirRodney Strong - Rrv Pinot Noir 750mL$16.99Out of stock
ChardonnayRodney Strong - Chalk Hill Chardonnay 750mL$16.99Out of stock
RoseRodney Strong - Rose Of Pinot Noir 750mL$15.99Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancRodney Strong - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$11.99Which Rodney Strong is right for you?
The entry Sonoma County Chardonnay is $11.99 at our Commack counter, and it drinks like twice the money because of that split fermentation. Step up to the Chalk Hill Chardonnay at $16.99 for the riper, oakier estate bottling. If you want to buy Rodney Strong online and compare, the Sauvignon Blanc is also $11.99, the Merlot $13.99, and the Cabernet Sauvignon $15.99. Wine ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout. Free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery over $250.
$11.99, balanced oak and acid, works with roast chicken on a Tuesday.
$16.99 for the Chalk Hill bottling, richer fruit and more barrel.
$15.99, firm tannin, covers the grill crowd at a party.