A. Rafanelli
Dry Creek Valley Merlot
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Oak prevalent, dark fruits, med tannin, med plus body and smoke.
Oak prevalent, dark fruits, med tannin, med plus body and smoke.
Apr 19th, 2018
An absolute monster of a wine. Intense, the aromatics, weight, color, finish. 14.8 but has the fruit and acid to hold it. Probably won't come back to the next bottle for at least 7 years.
An absolute monster of a wine. Intense, the aromatics, weight, color, finish. 14.8 but has the fruit and acid to hold it. Probably won't come back to the next bottle for at least 7 years.
Jun 6th, 2017
Deep purple nearly opaque. A bit stifled on the nose. Unexpected anise and black fruits. Tannins are softening and integrated into a delicious Dry Creek Valley zin. Enjoyed with Santa Maria-style tri-tip and grillled vegetables
Deep purple nearly opaque. A bit stifled on the nose. Unexpected anise and black fruits. Tannins are softening and integrated into a delicious Dry Creek Valley zin. Enjoyed with Santa Maria-style tri-tip and grillled vegetables
May 20th, 2022
Oaky and excellent. My first A Rafanelli. Heard they only do zins.
Oaky and excellent. My first A Rafanelli. Heard they only do zins.
Dec 30th, 2017
A staple to have on hand with great friends
A staple to have on hand with great friends
Dec 3rd, 2017
