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A. Rafanelli

Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.316 ratings
9.24 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

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A. RafanelliDry Creek Valley, Sonoma CountyCabernet Sauvignon
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David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

2nd pair with the Olive Oil Poached Rack of Lamb, White Bean Purée, Spring Vegetables.
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2nd pair with the Olive Oil Poached Rack of Lamb, White Bean Purée, Spring Vegetables.
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May 28th, 2023
Whitney Bouck
9.1

Delicious notes of earth and chocolate, with good fruit. Great with red meat. .

Delicious notes of earth and chocolate, with good fruit. Great with red meat. .

Jun 3rd, 2018
Martin G Rivard
9.3

@David L Thanks buddy for once again introducing me to a wedding be which I have never had!! Black Cherry., Cassis, Lush & Flavorful!! I loved it.
thank you bud!

@David L Thanks buddy for once again introducing me to a wedding be which I have never had!! Black Cherry., Cassis, Lush & Flavorful!! I loved it.
thank you bud!

Feb 24th, 2017
Andy Hall
9.1

I was expecting more but still a quality wine. Soft and nuanced.

I was expecting more but still a quality wine. Soft and nuanced.

Oct 28th, 2022
Hugh O'Riordan
9.5

A great cab. Dark, chewy and earthy. My favorite type. A wonderful aroma . 2007 ready to drink.

A great cab. Dark, chewy and earthy. My favorite type. A wonderful aroma . 2007 ready to drink.

Nov 2nd, 2020
Hugh O'Riordan
9.6

2007. Simply delicious. Chocolate and earth. Wonderful wine. Not Sure how it will get better. A delight of flavors. Changed over time and became more earthy. Great cab!!

2007. Simply delicious. Chocolate and earth. Wonderful wine. Not Sure how it will get better. A delight of flavors. Changed over time and became more earthy. Great cab!!

Aug 24th, 2020
M Gandalf
9.3

Very nice and mellow start. The finish was a tiny bit harsh, but totally acceptable. This is really good

Very nice and mellow start. The finish was a tiny bit harsh, but totally acceptable. This is really good

Jul 6th, 2018
Todd Roecker
9.5

Holy deliciousness.

Holy deliciousness.

May 20th, 2018
Eric Cooperman
9.0

Balanced yet powerful. Drinking at its peak now.

Balanced yet powerful. Drinking at its peak now.

Jul 5th, 2016
Renato Hoyle
9.0

Renato had this 7 years ago

Renato had this 7 years ago

Dec 20th, 2016