Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Such an under known and under respected producer. Ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, brilliant raspberries, dark cherries, purple fruits, dark chocolate, caramel spice, lavender, violets, perfect acidity, perfect; tension, structure, balance and amazing, integration & evolution on the finish for two-minutes.

09’ So much better then it was two years ago. Blown away the difference two years makes.

Decanted for over an hour . Slightly off balanced wine. Bold oak, black raspberry, a smattering of chocolate . The middle and back palate showing nicely. Slightly disappointed compared to past vintages.

Great bottle. Very aromatic, tannins have softened and dark fruit mixed with earthier notes. Worth the wait.

This 2009 has aged well. Will age more. Delicious, fruit forward but tannins fading and dark earth coming forward . Some vanilla peaking around. The good stuff!

2009 vintage . Delicious with long fruit. Lots of vanilla toast flavor, which I like. Sweet tannins. Will age another 5 years.

Dark fruit, chocolate, toasty oak, red candy.

I like this. Rich, chocolatey full mouth of cab. Blackberries, Dark cherries, Jasmine. Rafanelli ok known for their zins but this cab is a winner. Sorry @David A Lentine I have to digress on this baby. All the best David.

2009 A. Rafanelli Terrace Select

Doesn't taste like a ca wine.