Popped and poured; consumed over two days and best on Day 2. No formal notes. Even after 24 hours of being open, this was super primary with developing vinosity. There are layers upon layers of bright dark fruits, tobacco, baking spices, and some purple flowers. Firm structure. Lovely stuff and the best is yet to come. No plans to touch my other bottle until after 2025 and should drink well until well after 2033.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days and best on Day 2. No formal notes. Even after 24 hours of being open, this was super primary with developing vinosity. There are layers upon layers of bright dark fruits, tobacco, baking spices, and some purple flowers. Firm structure. Lovely stuff and the best is yet to come. No plans to touch my other bottle until after 2025 and should drink well until well after 2033.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Smooth, delicious, and what I would expect from Sonoma's best :)
Smooth, delicious, and what I would expect from Sonoma's best :)
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2016
Never had the Rafanelli Estate Blend before….standard Raf excellence but falls a bit short of the Zin….Paul always says need to age Raf closer to 10 than 5yrs so maybe that’s it
Never had the Rafanelli Estate Blend before….standard Raf excellence but falls a bit short of the Zin….Paul always says need to age Raf closer to 10 than 5yrs so maybe that’s it
Aug 20th, 2023
Ok, I’m a Rafanelli fan for decades. I didn’t know about the estate blend. It’s delicious. I’m struggling with words. What impressed me the most was that it was beautifully integrated. There were layers of flavors from start to finish. It was seamless. I’ve never experienced this before. Got one bottle left . If you enjoy blends, get some. Hugh
Ok, I’m a Rafanelli fan for decades. I didn’t know about the estate blend. It’s delicious. I’m struggling with words. What impressed me the most was that it was beautifully integrated. There were layers of flavors from start to finish. It was seamless. I’ve never experienced this before. Got one bottle left . If you enjoy blends, get some. Hugh
Apr 16th, 2022
Such a complete red wine- Estate fruit that is packed with berries, current and cherry tones. Wide palate that touches all the senses . So damn good.
Such a complete red wine- Estate fruit that is packed with berries, current and cherry tones. Wide palate that touches all the senses . So damn good.
Feb 3rd, 2019
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
