Rodney Strong “Symmetry” is an Alexander Valley Meritage poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. This Cabernet-led blend of the five classic Bordeaux grapes is Rodney Strong’s flagship red, and we pour it for guests who want a polished, complete California Bordeaux-style wine.

About the Winery

Rodney Strong Vineyards is a long-established Sonoma County producer that has grown Bordeaux varieties in Alexander Valley for decades. Symmetry is the winery’s flagship Meritage, an assembled blend drawn only from their highest-graded barrel lots each vintage.

Region & Grape

The grapes are grown in Alexander Valley, a warm Sonoma County appellation renowned for ripe, structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Symmetry brings together the five traditional Bordeaux grapes, led by Cabernet Sauvignon, and is aged in French oak barrels to integrate and refine the blend.

Tasting Notes

Expect layered red and black fruit alongside smoky dark chocolate and a lift of rose petals. French oak aging adds baking spice and a touch of vanilla. The palate is bold yet balanced, with fine tannins and a long, complete finish.

What to Pair It With

A natural with red meat. Try it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or the Spicy Sausage Rigatoni. See the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Symmetry Meritage is offered by the bottle at $160.

FAQ

Where is Rodney Strong Symmetry from?

It is made by Rodney Strong Vineyards from grapes grown in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County, California.

What does Symmetry taste like?

It shows red and black fruit, smoky dark chocolate, and rose petals, with baking spice from oak and a long, balanced finish.

What is a Meritage?

Meritage is a recognized term for a premium Bordeaux-style blend made outside France. Symmetry is a Cabernet-led blend of the five classic Bordeaux grapes.

Come taste it for yourself: book a table, explore the full wine list, and see the dine-in menu.