A. Rafanelli

Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.115 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
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Such an under known and under respected producer. Ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, brilliant raspberries, dark cherries, purple fruits, dark chocolate, caramel spice, lavender, violets, perfect acidity, perfect; tension, structure, balance and amazing, integration & evolution on the finish for two-minutes.

Such an under known and under respected producer. Ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, brilliant raspberries, dark cherries, purple fruits, dark chocolate, caramel spice, lavender, violets, perfect acidity, perfect; tension, structure, balance and amazing, integration & evolution on the finish for two-minutes.

Jun 12th, 2023
David L

09’ So much better then it was two years ago. Blown away the difference two years makes.

09’ So much better then it was two years ago. Blown away the difference two years makes.

Dec 20th, 2017
David L

Decanted for over an hour . Slightly off balanced wine. Bold oak, black raspberry, a smattering of chocolate . The middle and back palate showing nicely. Slightly disappointed compared to past vintages.

Decanted for over an hour . Slightly off balanced wine. Bold oak, black raspberry, a smattering of chocolate . The middle and back palate showing nicely. Slightly disappointed compared to past vintages.

2 people found it helpfulJun 21st, 2015
Hugh O'Riordan

This 2009 has aged well. Will age more. Delicious, fruit forward but tannins fading and dark earth coming forward . Some vanilla peaking around. The good stuff!

This 2009 has aged well. Will age more. Delicious, fruit forward but tannins fading and dark earth coming forward . Some vanilla peaking around. The good stuff!

Dec 31st, 2022
Hugh O'Riordan

2009 vintage . Delicious with long fruit. Lots of vanilla toast flavor, which I like. Sweet tannins. Will age another 5 years.

2009 vintage . Delicious with long fruit. Lots of vanilla toast flavor, which I like. Sweet tannins. Will age another 5 years.

Dec 25th, 2018
Charlie Tapp

Dark fruit, chocolate, toasty oak, red candy.

Dark fruit, chocolate, toasty oak, red candy.

Mar 24th, 2017
Jody Scharf

I like this. Rich, chocolatey full mouth of cab. Blackberries, Dark cherries, Jasmine. Rafanelli ok known for their zins but this cab is a winner. Sorry @David A Lentine I have to digress on this baby. All the best David.

I like this. Rich, chocolatey full mouth of cab. Blackberries, Dark cherries, Jasmine. Rafanelli ok known for their zins but this cab is a winner. Sorry @David A Lentine I have to digress on this baby. All the best David.

Apr 30th, 2016
John Rutherford

2009 A. Rafanelli Terrace Select

2009 A. Rafanelli Terrace Select

Jan 19th, 2015
Jeff Lonsdale

Doesn't taste like a ca wine.

Doesn't taste like a ca wine.

Apr 12th, 2014
Sommelara

Sommelara had this 10 years ago

Sommelara had this 10 years ago

Jun 26th, 2014