A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 1991

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Winery: A. Rafanelli
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Dry Creek Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

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SN: 92

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This smells chunky and full with a lovely sweetness to the fruit that gains floral accents and hints of mint, though the wood aromas do become more... Read more

Editorial Reviews for A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley

Gregory Dal Piaz

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01/26/2010

This smells chunky and full with a lovely sweetness to the fruit that gains floral accents and hints of mint, though the wood aromas do become more assertive as it sits in the glass. On the palate this begins as dark and earthy but quickly blossoms to reveal a core of rich, chunky, dark cherry and blackberry fruit. There is good acid here and a fair amount of tannin too but everything remains in balance and the fruit, though it is a bit monolithic, ultimately retains the upper hand. The finish is long with hints of eucalyptus and wood spice contributing complexity. This is delicious and probably as good as it’s going to get. It’s a gutsy, old style Cabernet that’s packed full of fruit but I do not get the sense that it’s going to develop into a particularly complex wine and my best guess is that the structure here will win out over the fruit sooner rather than later. But for today and the next 3-5 years it’s a winner. 92pts

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