Articles from Rodney Strong Wine Estates

This holiday season, Rodney Strong Wine Estates celebrates its enduring commitment to generosity and community with the launch of the Friends & Family 2025 campaign, inspired by the compassion and pioneering spirit of founders Rodney and Charlotte Strong.

Sonoma County’s Rodney Strong Vineyards announces the third consecutive year of its sustainability sweepstakes. In 2025, the wine company continues to encourage more sustainable transportation solutions by offering participants a chance to win one of 10 eScooters, valued at $3,000 each. Now through May 31, consumers can enter online for a chance to become one of the lucky winners.

Rodney Strong Vineyards is launching a new Limited Collection of wines from Sonoma County’s iconic Russian River Valley and Knights Valley AVAs. This premium, small lot tier features three inaugural wines – 2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay (SRP $37); 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (SRP $37); and 2022 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $37) – with a potential for more to join the ranks in the future.

Rodney Strong Vineyards is excited to announce the launch of its new wine cocktail program, featuring a collection of delicious and easy-to-make, upscale cocktails crafted with its award-winning wines. The Sonoma-based winery has partnered with renowned mixologist and educator, Dave Whitton, to create a range of innovative and refreshing recipes that are perfect for any occasion.

ROWEN Wine Company, the newest label from Sonoma County’s iconic Rodney Strong Wine Estates (RSWE), and a brand that specializes in ultra-luxury, high-elevation wines, has received three perfect 100-point scores with The SOMM Journal’s review of 2018 and 2019 vintages.

Rodney Strong Wine Estates is proud to announce that its visionary leader, Tom Klein, has been awarded the prestigious Wine Enthusiast Magazine “American Wine Legend” 2024 Wine Star Award. This accolade recognizes Klein’s decades-long dedication to elevating Sonoma County wines, his commitment to sustainable vineyard and winery practices, his unwavering passion for crafting exceptional wines, and his commitment to charitable causes in Sonoma and beyond. The Wine Enthusiast American Wine Legend Wine Star Award is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the American wine industry and have helped shape its future.

Today, Rodney Strong Wine Estates (RSWE) – the family-owned, Sonoma County wine company that includes Rodney Strong Vineyards, Davis Bynum Wines, and ROWEN Wine Company – announced that President Carmen Castaldi will retire at the end of March after almost 20 years with the company.

Sonoma County’s Rodney Strong Vineyards continues its annual sustainability sweepstakes this year with another environment-centric offering: $2,500 toward the purchase of an electric bike for 15 lucky winners of its 2024 drawing. Now through May 31, consumers can enter online for a chance to win and show solidarity with Rodney Strong in its decades-long mission to operate according to environmentally sound principles.

Today, Rodney Strong Wine Estates (RSWE) – family-owned, Sonoma County wine company that includes Rodney Strong Vineyards, Davis Bynum Wines, and ROWEN Wine Company – announced the acquisition of River West Vineyard, a premium quality vineyard totaling 335 acres in the world-renowned Russian River Valley appellation of California.