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Rafael et Fils Wine

2017 Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon

4.26
(23)

750 ML / 14.5% ABV

$70 Retail Price
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Producer Rafael et Fils Wine

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage 2017

Region California - Napa

Production 500 cases

Certifications Low Sulfur Sustainable

Winestyr Review

This is pure, unadulterated Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that should charm even the most skeptical wine enthusiasts. Aged for about 23 months in French barrel and is bottled unfined and unfiltered. There is a layer of spice and smoke giving way to dense black fruits, dried savory herbs, and menthol. A beautiful wine that drinks as well today as it will age.

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The Winery

Rafael et Fils Wine

Georg and Rosie Rafael came to America from France 50 years ago and, with their initial purchase of 50 acres of Oak Knoll land in 1982, their legacy lives on through their son Marc. Tasked with taking the family's beautiful plot and turning it from a high-quality grape source for other wineries into their own production, Marc moved to Napa full-time in 2010. The wines are slowly catching the attention of wine critics and sommeliers with each vintage and we’re expecting the Cabernet Sauvignon in particular to generate a loyal following.

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Reviews

4.26 / 5
5 / 5 stars
Good Wine
3 / 5 stars
Needs decanting. Big tannins and inconspicuous fruit. Not good by itself, best with red meat.
3 / 5 stars
Needs a LOT of time to decant. Even after 1 aerate/decant it was still pretty tight / not smooth at all. Needs a lot of time to breathe than is really delicious.

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