Paul J

9.5

Served on the colder side, but this was great! Balance between NY and German influence. Integrated sweetness. Loved it! — 10 days ago

with Brooke

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured into red Solo cups; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1998 pours a deep garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black currants, mixed brambles, tobacco, Poblano pepper, purple flowers, some leather, dry organic earth and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is just exceptional, no other way to put it. While Rafanelli wines are fun when they are young, they become magical with some age. If you several, open one soon and enjoy where it’s currently at. If you have only one and you’re saving it for a special occasion, you’re in no hurry. This will drink well through 2040+. — a month ago

Craig Becraft

9.3

Wonderful medium body bing, cherry blackberry Indian spices, soft tannins well burnished by bottle age — 17 days ago

K L

9.2

Excellent as always. — 21 days ago

with Matt

J Choi

9.4

Ventura. — 2 months ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Very nice and classically Californian. Oak forward with cream followed by pear and a balancing touch of citrus. A little oakier than my favorites but still nice. You’ll like more if that’s your style. — 3 months ago

Ming L

9.2

For Bordeaux blend that can age effortlessly for 10-15 years but won’t break the bank, the Mariner and the BV Tapestry are my top choices.

The nose shows blackberry, black currant, baking spices, autumn leafs, iron, and hint of cocoa. Medium to full body. Excellent balance. Supple fine tannins. More Bordeaux like than the Tapestry IMO.

18 months in French & Hungarian oak, 44% new. — 3 months ago

Ming L

9.2

Aromas of fresh orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit, with pear and white peach at the forefront. Subtle ritual fruits as well. The palate shows more stone fruit richness with vanilla and hint of pie crust and seashell. Good acidic backbone. Clean lingering finish.

This is delicious and so easy to drink, but also quite complex. — 5 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Clear and bright. Chalk and zesty lemon. Bright and sharp. Very good — 8 days ago

with Bex

Matt Schwartz

9.2

Red fruits, turned earth, decaying leaves, leather and subtle oak. — 24 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.6

2021. Wow. Had no idea Australia was making such good chard. Mineral and crisp. Lots of almonds, apples green, and pear. Slight honeydew. Long finish. Captivating. — a month ago

Gladys Xiques

8.9

Exquisite. Cherry notes balanced with earth. — 2 months ago

with Karilyn

Ken Venezio

9.2

Twomey's 25th anniversary RRV Pinot. Expressive florals both on taste and nose. Red cherry opener and I get a bit of smoke and dusty soil. Medium mouthfeel and mild tannins. The wine is well-balanced and quite expressive through the finish. — 3 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.4

Big but hides abv. Smooth, dark fruits, some herbs and spices, overall a ton of fruit and bitter cocoa. It honestly needs more time. So good with steak au poivre at meritage St. Paul. — 4 days ago

Patti Gamboni

9.2

Exactly what I want from Zin. Fruit with restraint and finesse. Not hot or jammy. — 3 days ago

Laura Berry

10

Had at Traina’s house in Oakville — 15 hours ago

Scot Walker

8.9

Cherries in the nose with blackberry and baking spice in the palate. Paired well with Gouda. — 23 days ago

Charlie Frago

9.0

Nice Zinfandel good jammy fruit, moderate tannins, enjoyable  — 23 days ago

Maggie Harrison

9.2

lifted. hunt or red floral- lavendar? medium tannins. high acid. fuller mid palate than Sonoma Coast. — 2 months ago

Paul J

9.7

Dark gold color. Slightly past prime. Needs 20 minutes of air. Pears, popcorn, cream, and nuts on the nose. Same on the palate with some vanilla and coconut. Super deep wine with a long finish. I love aged Napa Chard!! — 3 months ago

with Brooke