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2014 WILLIAM KNUTTEL D. RAFANELLI VINEYARD MARY’S BLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON

$39.99

Most Fans wait for years to acquire Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon stemming from Dry Creek in Sonoma or pay top dollar on a high-end Wine List in restaurants… and we encourage to wait-list your favorites, and indulge while fine dining.

Like Rafanelli Cab? This isn’t it, but… What many people don’t know is that Proprietor William Knuttel produces two Cabernets from Rafanelli Vineyard, so as you can imagine, we couldn’t wait to try them.

With a mere 8 Barrels Produced… hand-crafted with expertise. Recently garnered Gold – 2018 SF Chronicle Wine Competition… And Only $39.99/btl + Shipping Included… Touché! You simply need to try it.

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2014 WILLIAM KNUTTEL D. RAFANELLI VINEYARD MARY’S BLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Winery Notes: “Mary’s 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon combines black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry fruit, spiced with brooding herbs. Oak and toast highlight and focus the ripe berry and cherry flavors, completely complementing the aromas. Hillside tannins are fully resolved, leading to a full, balanced and supple finish…” Gold – 2018 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

When it comes to the most Iconic Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel Vineyards in Sonoma County, the Rafanelli Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley is foremost. Their wines are nearly impossible to acquire and are mailing list and restaurant only… What many people don’t know is that William Knuttel produces two Cabernets from Rafanelli Vineyard, so as you can imagine, we couldn’t wait to try them. Their 2014 D. Rafanelli Mary’s Block is remarkably stunning, and it’s made in an elegant, long and expansive style that keeps you coming back for more. At around $40, this makes my list of the best Cabernets in Sonoma County.

Proprietor William Knuttel isn’t a stranger to high-quality Sonoma County Cabernet. He was the Vice President and winemaker at Chalk Hill from 1996 through 2003 and he was also winemaker at Dry Creek Vineyards through 2011. The Mary’s Block produced minuscule yields of just 1.4 tons per are of intensely flavored, BB sized berries, and the resulting wine spent 19 months in oak. In this realistic price category, this will complete favorably with the best Cabernets produced in Napa Valley and in fact, it did at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition where it earned a Gold Medal. You simply need to try it. 8 barrels produced.