A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

9.3126 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Michael Sinowitz

Brilliant claret style zin. Wonderful nose, still strong structure and freshness. Excellent.

Brilliant claret style zin. Wonderful nose, still strong structure and freshness. Excellent.

Mar 27th, 2021
Paco Suro

With some age this is excellent.

With some age this is excellent.

Jul 2nd, 2020
Darren Dittrich

Finally... the 2013s are ready to drink. Perfect acidity and balance, great with food. Restrained, age-worthy. 14.7% ABV

Finally... the 2013s are ready to drink. Perfect acidity and balance, great with food. Restrained, age-worthy. 14.7% ABV

1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2017
Erik Ackerman

One my favorite zins in California

One my favorite zins in California

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2015
Genie Ko

Dark berries and dark spice (clove and peppercorn), yet not full blown and in yo' face. Restrained and lovely.

Dark berries and dark spice (clove and peppercorn), yet not full blown and in yo' face. Restrained and lovely.

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2015
Will Burkholder

Owner Fine Wine Dump

9.1

Thank u Piper Family for the excellent drink! A Raf Zin's rock

Thank u Piper Family for the excellent drink! A Raf Zin's rock

Mar 5th, 2016
Peter Godoff

Great Zin with BBQ tonight!

Great Zin with BBQ tonight!

Jul 27th, 2015
Kurt-Inge Eklund

Nice straight and clean zin

Nice straight and clean zin

Jul 4th, 2015
Michael Sinowitz

Very structured, rich core of dark fruit, tannins are firm but not inaccessible. As usual, an excellent Dry Creek zin. It will certainly reward some more cellaring.

Very structured, rich core of dark fruit, tannins are firm but not inaccessible. As usual, an excellent Dry Creek zin. It will certainly reward some more cellaring.

Mar 17th, 2017
Edward

2013 vintage poured in 2022. Still solid. Black berry aromas with medium tannins. Dry aftertaste. Very good.

2013 vintage poured in 2022. Still solid. Black berry aromas with medium tannins. Dry aftertaste. Very good.

Sep 11th, 2022