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Rafanelli 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $40
Starts with side-by-side aromas of cassis and black cherries. Now one stars, then the other. Finally, new oak kicks in. It hasn’t begun to come together yet, but when it does, in 4 or 5 years, you’ll find a rich, dense wine, soft and smooth, with a wonderful tease of tannins. Drink 2008–2012.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Rafanelli 2001 Merlot (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Even for 2001, this is a tremendous Merlot, huge in flavor, and stunning for its volume. Atypically, it has an almost Rhône-like quality of violets and lavender, sweet anise and cherries, and the woody, charry new oak really stands out. This beautiful wine is very long in the middle and finish, and should improve for several years.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Rafanelli 2003 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- $30
Made from scattered vineyards around the appellation, this is a big, hearty Zin, packed with cherries, plums, blackberries, cola and cassis. This challenging vintage resulted in the highest alcohol level ever measured in a Rafanelli Zin, but it’s a balanced wine.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
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