A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.370 ratings
9.65 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Christanna Honer

Gotta love cab that tastes like cab. Pure varietal and pure Dry Creek character. Beautiful red fruit, loaded with red bell pepper, gravel and gnarly ass bramble. Incredibly balanced on all ends. Baby makin' good. 2011 Cali cabs FTW.

Gotta love cab that tastes like cab. Pure varietal and pure Dry Creek character. Beautiful red fruit, loaded with red bell pepper, gravel and gnarly ass bramble. Incredibly balanced on all ends. Baby makin' good. 2011 Cali cabs FTW.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2015
Renato Hoyle

Wow. The balance!

Wow. The balance!

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2015
Jerry Raphael

Always excellent

Always excellent

Sep 7th, 2020
Jerry Raphael

Great Cab but getting a bit old need to drink up.

Great Cab but getting a bit old need to drink up.

Jul 4th, 2020
Cate B

With mom in Tuscaloosa

With mom in Tuscaloosa

Dec 17th, 2018
Gunja Gargeshwari

Missed!! Rating based on others who tasted. Haven’t had a good sonoma cab in ages!

Missed!! Rating based on others who tasted. Haven’t had a good sonoma cab in ages!

Jul 15th, 2018
Joe Roth

Beautiful

Beautiful

May 17th, 2018
Jonathan Pytko

Certainly can sit for much longer. But one of my favs and seemingly under the radar.

Certainly can sit for much longer. But one of my favs and seemingly under the radar.

Mar 15th, 2018
Steve Mitchell

Nice balanced Cabernet from A. Rafanelli that doesn't disappoint. Drink now or lay down for a few more years.

Nice balanced Cabernet from A. Rafanelli that doesn't disappoint. Drink now or lay down for a few more years.

Feb 13th, 2017
Charlie Tapp

Drinking really well right now. Surprisingly good considering the vintage. Great balance between cedar, graphite and dark fruit.

Drinking really well right now. Surprisingly good considering the vintage. Great balance between cedar, graphite and dark fruit.

Aug 7th, 2016