Alex Bell

9.0

I can’t tell you how many of these bottles of this I’ve enjoyed. Beautiful glou — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

My first impression of the just released 2018 Zinfandel. Due to climate related issues, overall Zinfandel production was down in 2018 but regardless, Rafanelli only bottles about half of what they produce with the remainder being sold off to others. Some Petite Sirah (13%) made it into the final blend. Being so young, I opened the bottle around noon and poured it into a decanter with intentions to drink later in the evening. By dinner, this was more open and ready to enjoy. Obviously primary with loads of powerful bramble fruit, pepper, red rope licorice and baking spices. I absolutely love the balance. The acid that Rafanelli achieves in their Zinfandel always seems to bring a smile to my face; so much lift which balances the lush fruit giving an impression of freshness. Long, very satisfying finish. The tannins are pretty steep right now and they seemed to build as time went on. I expect this will be a vintage that can age very well. 18mos in a combination of new, 1-year and 2-year old French oak barrels. 6,500 cases were made. — 6 years ago

Emily Perkins

10

I love this wine — 7 years ago

Scott Soren

8.9

I love Dominus but this bottle was a little off. :(. — 8 years ago

Geoff Parrish

9.4

Prepping for Australia; was surprised how much I liked this Shiraz. Little overdue on post, playing catch-up. — 9 years ago

Shannon LaDuke

9.0

I found this bottle alone on a shelf with no price in the supermarket. I took a chance because I love their Freakshow. It was a right move. — 10 years ago

Kenneth Korsbæk

9.6

I JUST Love cathys wine, this from a supposed "bad" vintage. Bud Cathy is THE winemaker who can handle those vintages when Mother Nature is not on your side.
Tremendous wine which still have some years ahead — 10 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Bone dry with 12% ABV and searing acidity. Frigging delicious and buoyant but capable of scrubbing a layer of two of enamel from your teeth. I love these expressions of Amador county and lament my allocation numbers... but worth double the price. Cheers Tegan and team— you’re killin’ it! — 5 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Love this wine! I called it a 96 pichon but I thought it was lalande. Nevertheless it was unmistakably 90s pauillac in every way. Beautiful wine. Makes me realize how much I love Bordeaux — 6 years ago

with Ben

Joseph Lewinski

9.0

Wow. One of the most interesting Sangiovese that I have had. Nice under carbonic that brings out notes of rhubarb tart. Great with grilled vegetables in the summer. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

2018 Fall dinner for the Confrerie St Etienne.

Gosh, do I love these wines. The American oak nose of vanilla, coconut and dill is intoxicating to me. Cedar, dried cherry and rhubarb pie, touch of barnyard funk on the tongue. Highly decorated wine and well deserving. — 8 years ago

Cayla Adams

10

I love this wine so much. Perfect date night wine paired with steak. Smooth with the perfect flavor of black cherry! Mm. — 9 years ago

with Trevor

Lynn Mitchell

9.2

I was pleasantly surprised by this blend. Almost (almost) too pretty for my Delfina pizza pairing. — 10 years ago

Ron R

9.3

On the nose, jam compote, cut roses and vanilla

On the palette, the wine is dense, but well proportioned. Copious amounts of cassis, white pepper, mushrooms and capsicum glide over the tongue. Tannins are pronounced, but suave.

This is a well made and deftly balanced full-throttle blend. I'm impressed as I thought our palettes would be overwhelmed. Works well with and without food. I'd love to take another look at this 3 years from now. — 10 years ago

with Anne-marie

Anthony Pro

8.9

Fruit. So much fruit. A bit of sweetness on the finish.

I love this house.

Unfortunately it came second on the day. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

It has been a great day hanging out with my love & best friend for Valentines Day. If I could give anyone young enough advise on selecting partner, marry your best friend you love. Greater degree of happiness & success. ❤️😍😘🥰

Love you Sofia and raise a glass of one of our favorite N/V Rosé Bubbles in celebration. Cheers! 🍾🥂

Happy Valentines Days everyone. Hope you are with the wine & one you love the most.

@Oswald — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured out of a 1.5L and this was lights out good. I love the 2005 vintage in Barbaresco and this was a beautiful example and seemed to have so much left in the tank! The fruit was still bright and full of life. Tannins are still firm. Great acid for food and paired beautifully with frutta di mare fra diavolo. Secondary characteristics are just barely creeping into the fore. Wish I had another mag to drink in 2029. — 7 years ago

Nadia Kralovic

9.4

🤤 big, juicy, coats your mouth. Exactly what I love — 9 years ago

with Hanif and Joe

Janet Ross

9.7

I am in love with this wine! Not sure who started the Bevan chants on here, but it made me try one out for myself. This is the 2014 and even though it is quite young the flavors in this wine shine through pretty quickly. I'm tasting blueberry and cassis, with a wonderfully sweet midpalate of cherry and fig with a hint of green tobacco herbalness at the end. Big thank you to the Bevan fans, I'm on board now. Can't wait to try the Cab! — 9 years ago

Diya Wadhwa

9.5

i love this wine! definitely my go to wine for a red blend! — 10 years ago