Dry Champagne
A. Rafanelli
Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022
Young but the apotheosis of Dry Creek. Such depth and purity of Zin fruit (spicy black raspberry) and dry gravelly earth on the nose. Deep, fruity, but composed and minerally at the same time on the palate. A little clenched on the finish because yes I’m drinking it too young. But the stuffing, balance, and structure are there for many years development. I love these guys’ Zins. — 9 days ago
@Tom Casagrande, it’s been many years (25?) since I’ve had a Rafanelli Zinfandel, we drank a lot of it back in the 1990s — great to hear they’re still killing it!!
@Doug Powers Dave’s daughter Shelly is making the wine now but the spirit is still there and fruit quality is paramount. IMO, their Zin needs time
@Jay Kline, thanks for the info, they have great vineyards, so I’ve always thought they can make great wines!!
Krug
Brut Champagne Blend 1985
Gorgeous. Nutty and great tension. Beautifully complex and refined. Bubbles gentle — a month ago
@Conrad Green whoa…just had the ‘76. Notes to come.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2004 vintage. This was a highlight reel. Acidity, dirty, pretty, fabulous mousse, delicate, concentrated, fruit, long finish. It had it all at some point in the tasting experience. Looks to go long in this state…at least another 7-8 years (till 2033) without any noticeable dropoff. Can’t remember the last time I had a better rosé brut. Magical. 03.01.25. — 10 days ago