The Alex Cooper Project

Doug Rafanelli Vineyard Zinfandel Petite Sirah

9.07 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah

Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices

Top Notes For

9.2

Lush like a black velvet jacket. Dark fruit jamminess but not extracted, gripping acidity & sliky tannins w/a hit or black pepper spiciness. Long interesting finish

Lush like a black velvet jacket. Dark fruit jamminess but not extracted, gripping acidity & sliky tannins w/a hit or black pepper spiciness. Long interesting finish

Apr 3rd, 2016

9.0

A better made wine than the prisoner but along the same vein

A better made wine than the prisoner but along the same vein

Sep 29th, 2015

Merry Jaroneski

8.3

Notes of currant and tobacco. Had at the Angus Barn with chatauxbriand steak. Great pairing

Notes of currant and tobacco. Had at the Angus Barn with chatauxbriand steak. Great pairing

Mar 2nd, 2024

9.2

Great balance. Got to find more of this Zin.

Great balance. Got to find more of this Zin.

Sep 12th, 2016

9.1

Well rounded. Delicious.

Well rounded. Delicious.

Dec 18th, 2015

Beverage Manager/Sommelier Catch Miami

9.1

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Aug 5th, 2015

9.0

Lisa had this 6 years ago

Lisa had this 6 years ago

Jun 1st, 2019