A. Rafanelli
Dry Creek Valley Merlot
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Opened about 30 minutes prior to service; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2017 Merlot pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with mostly ripe and some tart, black and red fruits: black currants, boysenberry, chocolate covered cherries, purple flowers, new leather, pipe tobacco and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture like a velvet glove. Drink now through 2037+.
Opened about 30 minutes prior to service; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2017 Merlot pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with mostly ripe and some tart, black and red fruits: black currants, boysenberry, chocolate covered cherries, purple flowers, new leather, pipe tobacco and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture like a velvet glove. Drink now through 2037+.
Oct 11th, 2025
Nice earthy merlot that we paired with our steak.
Nice earthy merlot that we paired with our steak.
Nov 6th, 2022
WOWZA!!! Not just a Zin house!!! Delicious
WOWZA!!! Not just a Zin house!!! Delicious
Nov 24th, 2020
Another winner from Rafanelli. A fine zin. I love their wines. I buy a case a year.
Another winner from Rafanelli. A fine zin. I love their wines. I buy a case a year.
Oct 11th, 2019
