A. Rafanelli Winery
A. Rafanelli Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Zinfandel
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2031.
The ‘22 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel.
A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 is from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2022 vintage
A. Rafanelli Winery's 2022 Zinfandel comes from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
About A. Rafanelli Winery
A. Rafanelli Winery's Zinfandel comes from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Barbecue spare ribs with smoky glaze
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022?
A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 is from Dry Creek Valley, United States.
What does A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 taste like?
A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 2022?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary garlic; Barbecue spare ribs with smoky glaze; or Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction.