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A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Merlot

9.43 ratings
-no pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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A. RafanelliDry Creek Valley, Sonoma CountyMerlot
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Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

In the Rafanelli house style, big and lush with ample oak. That said, this is really nicely integrated, with excellent balance and a ton of herbal complexity. Nice match with a flank steak.

In the Rafanelli house style, big and lush with ample oak. That said, this is really nicely integrated, with excellent balance and a ton of herbal complexity. Nice match with a flank steak.

1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2015
Josey Mann
9.4

One of my favorites!

One of my favorites!

May 9th, 2015
Mike Mo
9.5

Super lush mouth feel, not a typical Merlot, full of dark stone fruit and cherry, tame, mellow tannins, a hint of herbs. Well decanted but may not have even needed it, was like silk.

Super lush mouth feel, not a typical Merlot, full of dark stone fruit and cherry, tame, mellow tannins, a hint of herbs. Well decanted but may not have even needed it, was like silk.

Mar 8th, 2015