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2014 A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon Terrace Select
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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papa bear wrote:
April 17, 2024 - Decanted for 2+ and it was wonderful wirh the rack of lamb. Smooth big berry and hints of pepper
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heyjon Likes this wine: 94 points
February 24, 2024 - Inviting and alluring, this presents an earthy nose with layers of dark fruit, forest floor, cigar box, cedar, pencil shavings, and savory bacon fat. On the palate, it exhibits flavors of ripe black cherry and luscious blueberry compote, accented by notes of dark chocolate, eucalyptus, and cassis. This wine exhibits excellent balance with its rich fruit intensity seamlessly integrated with fine-grained tannins, leading to a lingering finish. Sensational.
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jon.siracusa Likes this wine: 95 points
December 25, 2023 - 2 hour decant. Tastes a little green any time before 2 hours.
Nose is gushing with fresh grape skin elements. Smells like your favorite aged Bordeaux.
Fruit is phenomenal. So plush and round. Just the right amount of oak to round out the overall mouthfeel.
This wine is a real crowd-pleaser. Anyone with a baseline affinity for California cabernet will appreciate this wine.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Sonoma Duck Likes this wine: 92 points
April 13, 2022 - Decanted for one hour. Dark red fruit, a touch of American oak. Elegant with most tannins resolved. Very nice drink but not worth the $125 I paid at the winery.
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Policarpio Cellars wrote:
March 26, 2021 - Liftu
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer A. Rafanelli
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Terrace Select
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Dry Creek Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 343 (76%)
- Consumed 110 (24%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerA. Rafanelli
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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