A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Merlot

9.310 ratings
9.03 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
Top Notes For
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

The heavy oak is already integrating nicely, and this is great and full throated without being syrupy or over-extracted. I think this is a vintage to drink sooner rather than later.

The heavy oak is already integrating nicely, and this is great and full throated without being syrupy or over-extracted. I think this is a vintage to drink sooner rather than later.

Jan 2nd, 2016
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.4

Some days I love me a slutty CA harlot. Snuggle up.

Some days I love me a slutty CA harlot. Snuggle up.

Oct 15th, 2014
Joe Roth

Still my go to Merlot. CT says it’s past it’s prime, but it is a lovely garnet in color and very drinkable.

Still my go to Merlot. CT says it’s past it’s prime, but it is a lovely garnet in color and very drinkable.

Mar 23rd, 2018
Josh Weinstein

Mind blown

Mind blown

Mar 17th, 2017
Michael Seely

Lush!

Lush!

Dec 19th, 2016
Greg Anglea

stunning. Really one of the best rafs I've ever had. Simply delightful balance of inky, pepper, briny awesomeness, buoyed by redolent acidity, and a tannic finish

stunning. Really one of the best rafs I've ever had. Simply delightful balance of inky, pepper, briny awesomeness, buoyed by redolent acidity, and a tannic finish

Feb 17th, 2014
Frank Pereyra

My fav merlot. Paired with souvlaki.
Rafanelli knocks it out of the park again.

My fav merlot. Paired with souvlaki.
Rafanelli knocks it out of the park again.

Sep 29th, 2013
Patton Penhallegon

Sommelier Pizzeria Mozza Newport Beach

8.5

Patton had this 11 years ago

Patton had this 11 years ago

May 10th, 2013
David Jones

David had this 11 years ago

David had this 11 years ago

Jun 10th, 2013