Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Popped and poured. Enjoyed over three days and it was more or less consistent throughout. No formal notes. The 2017’s are beautifully balanced with deep, dark fruit; a combination of ripe and dried (but mostly on the riper end of the spectrum) mixed with some lovely baking spices too. Secondary characteristics have not yet entered the frame. Was an awesome pairing with grilled burgers. Drink now or over the next 10-15 years easy.
Popped and poured. Enjoyed over three days and it was more or less consistent throughout. No formal notes. The 2017’s are beautifully balanced with deep, dark fruit; a combination of ripe and dried (but mostly on the riper end of the spectrum) mixed with some lovely baking spices too. Secondary characteristics have not yet entered the frame. Was an awesome pairing with grilled burgers. Drink now or over the next 10-15 years easy.
Jun 3rd, 2023Always fun to try them when they’re fresh. The 2017 Zinfandel is bursting with capricious blue, black and red fruits with baking spices and a kiss of vanilla. In fact, this smells a bit like a fresh sleeve of blueberry fig newtons. Try it and tell me I’m wrong. As usual, these will be more interesting after a few years in the cellar.
Always fun to try them when they’re fresh. The 2017 Zinfandel is bursting with capricious blue, black and red fruits with baking spices and a kiss of vanilla. In fact, this smells a bit like a fresh sleeve of blueberry fig newtons. Try it and tell me I’m wrong. As usual, these will be more interesting after a few years in the cellar.
Apr 21st, 2019
Opens with big fruit- huckleberries, bing cherries, figs. The next flavors combine licorice, cocoa, blending into dry tannins and a touch of acid lingers at the finish.
Opens with big fruit- huckleberries, bing cherries, figs. The next flavors combine licorice, cocoa, blending into dry tannins and a touch of acid lingers at the finish.
Dec 2nd, 2023
A glorious vertical with my family. Love me some Rafanelli and love my family especially after the kiddos were back home after studying abroad
A glorious vertical with my family. Love me some Rafanelli and love my family especially after the kiddos were back home after studying abroad
Jul 17th, 2022
Bold with big shoulders. Many-layered, mulberry, leather, spice, oak. Amazing.
Bold with big shoulders. Many-layered, mulberry, leather, spice, oak. Amazing.
Apr 11th, 2022
Never disappointed with this wine. Consistently good.
Never disappointed with this wine. Consistently good.
Mar 1st, 2021
Succumbed to temptation. Oh the fruit. This one needs a few more years, but is another winner.
Succumbed to temptation. Oh the fruit. This one needs a few more years, but is another winner.
Mar 21st, 2020
