A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Merlot

9.214 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

Oak prevalent, dark fruits, med tannin, med plus body and smoke.

Oak prevalent, dark fruits, med tannin, med plus body and smoke.

Apr 19th, 2018
Boxer Briefs

An absolute monster of a wine. Intense, the aromatics, weight, color, finish. 14.8 but has the fruit and acid to hold it. Probably won't come back to the next bottle for at least 7 years.

An absolute monster of a wine. Intense, the aromatics, weight, color, finish. 14.8 but has the fruit and acid to hold it. Probably won't come back to the next bottle for at least 7 years.

Jun 6th, 2017
Leo Gentile

Deep purple nearly opaque. A bit stifled on the nose. Unexpected anise and black fruits. Tannins are softening and integrated into a delicious Dry Creek Valley zin. Enjoyed with Santa Maria-style tri-tip and grillled vegetables

Deep purple nearly opaque. A bit stifled on the nose. Unexpected anise and black fruits. Tannins are softening and integrated into a delicious Dry Creek Valley zin. Enjoyed with Santa Maria-style tri-tip and grillled vegetables

May 20th, 2022
Dennis Hogenkamp

Shared w/ Kenny’s

Shared w/ Kenny’s

Feb 18th, 2018
Anthony Magliacca

Oaky and excellent. My first A Rafanelli. Heard they only do zins.

Oaky and excellent. My first A Rafanelli. Heard they only do zins.

Dec 30th, 2017
James Gleitman

A staple to have on hand with great friends

A staple to have on hand with great friends

Dec 3rd, 2017
Preet Atwal

Preet had this 4 years ago

Preet had this 4 years ago

Aug 8th, 2020
Dennis Hogenkamp

Dennis had this 5 years ago

Dennis had this 5 years ago

Aug 6th, 2019
Chris Cox

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Apr 26th, 2018
Adam Shepard

Adam had this 7 years ago

Adam had this 7 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2018