Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Really BIG, expressive and complex Sonoma Cab Franc. Elegant floral aromas. Loads of dark black fruit with hints of violets, vanilla and chocolate. Smooth tannins on the very long finish. Good vino. — 2 days ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

Always solid, never disappoints.

17’ shows a cedar nose,
And the first hint of blackberry, tarragon, eucalyptus. The second hint, which is eucalyptus, comes in strong and stays for quite awhile, mingled with a bit of coffee and Woody tannins.
Really needs at least 5 years, especially with these last few hot years in the valley.. — 9 days ago

Andrew Lohse

9.3

Huge. But much more integration of all elements on the palate. Wish I had some food... — 13 days ago

Clive McNish

8.9

Nice mixture of fruit and spices. Easy drinking California blend, perfumed and some sweetness but not overdone, limited complexity. This is wine to be enjoyed on its own, doesn’t need food, perhaps just some salty snacks and you’re off and running. — 9 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

“Let me tell you somethin’! Let me tell you...✋🏼. Don’t drink these now. Seriously. Just don’t. Five years from now? That’s probably okay. But not now. Unless...unless you are willing to decant for an extended period of time or slow-ox for three days. Patience will be rewarded however if you allow time to do its work. Only then do you get the classic Rafanelli of red and dark fruit with chocolate, coffee, tobacco and baking spices; executed in a most seductive fashion. Sound structure. The finish is long. This is a great vintage from Rafanelli with a long life ahead. Better after 2025. — 5 days ago

Ryan Vento

9.1

First time trying this producer - lovely chard. On entry lemon curd & butter; as it develops slightly more mineral-driven with sugar-coated lemon, assorted citrus, bruised pear, orange, and ginger. Big bodied yet still gulpable. — a day ago

with Krystal

E & K G

9.2

Ripe cherries, spices, herbs and a looooong finish. Still get a bit tight though tannins has mellowed and integrated well. Have one more bottle I will let sit to revisit in a couple of years. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale yellow with pleasing aromas of citrus and sweet peaches. One of the few barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc's which adds a wonderful toasty oak flavor setting this wine apart from the rest. Complex palate of flavors, fresh fruit, lemons, grapefruit, peaches, Asian pears and baked apple with tea and spicy acidity. Slight herb notes with a smooth and creamy well balanced finish ending with a gentle sweet character. A Fav! — 2 days ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.2

Very pure and varietally correct. Tightly wound but highly expressive nonetheless. Medium bodied, focused and bright with pronounced Asian spice notes and briary cherry and black raspberry flavors. Lovely acidity and fine grain tannins. — 2 days ago

Ron R

9.4

So consistent. We are happy we are on the allocation. Honeysuckle and butterscotch play out on the nose. Beautiful display on the palate. Starts with a burst of energy, which effortlessly glides onto bright citrus notes, with sherbet. So clean and refreshing, we could drink this like water! — 8 days ago

with Anne-marie