Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
A. Rafanelli
Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Yummo!
I still liked the 06, but it was my least favorite vintage. I’ve had from them now from 2006-13. Had I posted it, I would have given it a 93 as well.
Oh! the rusticity of Rafanelli Cabbage...
Gary Farrell
Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2021
Well balanced RR PN, not too fruit forward or under matured. Solid — 15 days ago
Kosta Browne
One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020
Pale golden color, complex aging, 34% new French oak-15 months, 30% stainless-4 months; 18% in Foudre for 9 months; rest concrete egg for 14 months. Aromas of stone fruits, oak, nuts, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of peach and pear with honeysuckle, integrated toasty oak and nice citrus tang. Long finish, ending with a wet stone mineral character. Outstanding! Will age well! — 15 days ago
Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend
Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — 5 days ago
Jay Kline
Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service and enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of black and red currants, black and red, bramble fruit, tobacco, leather, cocoa, earth, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. Despite the character and quality, I didn’t find this to be a powerhouse rather, this was quietly confident. The finish is long, lovely…very demure. Looking great at 18 years young and there’s a lot of life left. If this is any indication of longevity, the 2006 “Terrace Select” might live forever. Drink now with a decant for air and sediment and enjoy through 2036 easy. — 4 days ago