Wines
Current Releases
2010 A. RAFANELLI ZINFANDEL
DRY CREEK VALLEY
Tasting Notes: A bold Zin rich in fruit that is both juicy and briary. Stylistic, fresh and vibrant coupled with toasty spice aromas and a touch of honey vanilla. The brightness awakens the palate and makes it a delicious pairing with many food dishes. With a great balance of acidity this wine will age gracefully in the cellar for years to come.
Harvest Dates: September 9th – 30th
Bottling Date: March 2012
Release Date: May 2012
Case Production: 5,700
2009 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DRY CREEK VALLEY
Tasting Notes: Flaunting a smooth texture, savory black cherry, currant and cassis flavors, this is a full bodied Cab gaining depth and nuance with each sip. The caramel and wonderfully finessed toasted oak tannins create the ideal balance needed to make it both an age worthy and surprisingly attractive wine now.
Harvest Date: September 25th – October 11th
Bottling Date: July 2011
Release Date: May 2012
Production: 3,300 Cases
2009 Merlot
DRY CREEK VALLEY
Tasting Notes: A wine that shows off rich blackberry and dark plum characteristics, with a lush and rounded mouth feel. The nicely integrated oak softens the tannins and adds another level of depth. A dusty cocoa finish and a touch of eucalyptus add weight and richness to this Merlot that is still developing.
Harvest Date: September 10th – 20th
Bottling Date: July 2011
Release Date: May 2012
Case Production: 520 Cases
2007 TERRACE SELECT
DRY CREEK VALLEY
Tasting Notes: Hand selected each year from the terraced hillside vineyard just south of the winery. The grapes are hand picked and carefully sorted, then fermented 21 days in a small open top tank with manual punch downs every five hours. After fermentation they are pressed lightly into new French oak barrels.
This was an exceptional growing season producing no less than an exceptional wine. It was very difficult to wait patiently for five years to release. Definitely worth waiting for, this classic Cabernet is stunningly complex. The rich luscious fruit, tantalizing aromas and powerfully finessed tannins fulfill the senses in every way. Balanced at its heart, it will make good use of its structure for long term cellaring. A serious wine for serious wine lovers!
Harvest Date: October 15th
Bottling Date: July 2009
Release Date: May 2011
Production: 250 Cases