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Rafael et Fils Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013
Product Code: 2053RB
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Vinification . The philosophy at Rafael et Fils is that minimal intervention in winemaking practices allows for the best expression of the unique char... Read more
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- 75cl
- 2013
- Red Wine
- Full bodied
- Natural Cork
- United States
- Californian Wine
- Producer: Rafael et Fils Winery
Tasting Notes
Delivery & Returns
Customer Reviews
Vinification
The philosophy at Rafael et Fils is that minimal intervention in winemaking practices allows for the best expression of the unique characteristics of the vintage. The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes came from two different blocks at the top of the Rafael estate vineyard. The grapes were de- stemmed to tank and fermented on the skins for two weeks. The fermenting wine was gently pumped over twice a day. The wine was then lightly pressed off of the skins and put in carefully chosen French oak barrels, 40% new. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation proceeded naturally to completion in barrel and racking occurred twice over the course of 23 months aging, before being bottled, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
The wine is a profound ruby purple in color. Classic aromas of blackberry, cedar, black currant and licorice are initially expressed. With time in the glass, complex notes of sage, clove, graphite, pencil shavings and plum are also revealed. The wine has an powerful, savory and elegant structure that allows it to be enjoyed on its own or with food. The experience is capped off by an opulent smooth long finish highlighted by black cherry, and an invigorating gravelly minerality. Additional layers of complexity and richness will be revealed over multiple days. The wine will age gracefully for 15-20 years.
Our delivery charges are based on the number of bottles in your order, and each case can hold 12 x 75cl bottles as shown in the table below smaller and larger bottles are pro rata. We do not have a minimum order requirement.
Subject to stock availability and successful payment authorisation, we aim to despatch your order the next working day after you place your order. Our Standard Delivery is a next day service for most of the mainland UK from date of despatch, and The Highlands and Islands areas are on a 2-3 day service normally. As most orders are delivered via our chosen courier company, we cannot offer guaranteed delivery times, however the vast majority of orders placed arrive on the next working day. During busy periods these delivery times may extend. IF YOUR ORDER IS TIME CRITICAL PLEASE RING THE OFFICE TO GET MORE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON CURRENT DELIVERY TIME SCALES, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BUT PLEASE NOTE WE ARE COURIER DEPENDENT ONCE THE ORDER LEAVES US, SO WE CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE A DELIVERY DATE.
We are able to hold your order if you would like to organise a day when you are going to be in, to do this just indicate it in the notes box provided in the delivery area of the order process. Please add any other specific delivery requirements in the same box and we will do our best to ensure they are followed, or alternatively call us on 01472 852118 and we will do our best to help you. Our chosen Couriers deliver Monday to Friday between 8.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Please note it is not possible to specify a timed delivery, without incurring additional delivery charges, if this something you require please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please note that all our consignments normally REQUIRE A SIGNATURE on receipt. We will NOT be able to leave your order without someone taking the order in, we cannot leave your order unattended in a porch or garage etc., unless we get written confirmation from you that this is acceptable and that you will take full responsibilty if the parcel goes missing. However we are able to leave it with a neighbour or at an alternative address where they can take the goods in, please indicate this in the box for notes on the delivery page of the order process, if this is a requirement. If no-one answers the door, the address will be carded in the normal manner you should contact the courier or us to get the delivery rescheduled.
Orders under £30 in value will incur a small order £10 carriage charge to standard none surcharged UK delivery areas.
Domestic Delivery Charges
| Maximum Bottles | UK Delivery | Highlands | Islands | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (Half a case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £10.00 |
| 12 (1 case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £15.95 |
| 24 (2 cases) | £12.50 | £30.00 | £32.00 | £31.90 |
| 36 (3 cases) | £16.50 | £44.00 | £46.00 | £47.85 |
| 48 (4 cases) | £20.50 | £58.00 | £60.00 | £63.80 |
| 60 (5 cases) | £25.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £79.75 |
| 72 (6 cases) | £30.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £95.70 |
| 84 (7 case) | £35.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £111.65 |
| 600 (1 pallet) | £49.00 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £127.60 |
Highlands - Postcode Locations AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB37, AB38, AB40, AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB46, AB47, AB48, AB49, AB50, AB51, AB52, AB53, AB54, AB55, AB56, IV1, IV10, IV11, IV12, IV13, IV14, IV15, IV16, IV17, IV18, IV19, IV2, IV20, IV21, IV22, IV23, IV24, IV25, IV26, IV27, IV28, IV29, IV3, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV33, IV34, IV35, IV36, IV37, IV38, IV39, IV4, IV40, IV5, IV52, IV53, IV54, IV6, IV63, IV7, IV8, IV9, KW1, KW10, KW11, KW12, KW13, KW14, KW2, KW3, KW4, KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8, KW9, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA39, PA40, PH4, PH5, PH6, PH7, PH8, PH9, PH10, PH11, PH12, PH13, PH14, PH15, PH16, PH17, PH18, PH19, PH2, PH20, PH21, PH22, PH23, PH24, PH25, PH26, PH27, PH28, PH29, PH30, PH31, PH32, PH33, PH34, PH35, PH36, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH49, PH50
Islands - Postcode Locations IM, JE, GY, BT, BT1, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT18, BT19, BT2, BT20, BT21, BT22, BT23, BT24, BT25, BT26, BT27, BT28, BT29, BT29, BT3, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34, BT35, BT36, BT37, BT38, BT39, BT4, BT40, BT41, BT42, BT43, BT44, BT45, BT46, BT47, BT48, BT49, BT5, BT51, BT52, BT53, BT54, BT55, BT56, BT57, BT58, BT6, BT60, BT61, BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66, BT67, BT68, BT69, BT7, BT7, BT70, BT71, BT74, BT75, BT76, BT77, BT78, BT79, BT8, BT80, BT81, BT82, BT9, BT92, BT93, BT94, TR21, TR22, TR23, TR24, TR25, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, HS, KA27, KA28, KW15, KW16, KW17, PA20, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PH42, PH43, PH44, ZE
International Delivery Charges
| Country | 1-12 Bottles | 13-24 Bottles | 25-36 Bottles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Belgium | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Bulgaria | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Croatia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Czech Republic | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Denmark | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Estonia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Finland | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Germany | £36.00 | £72.00 | £108.00 |
| Greece | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Hungary | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Italy | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Latvia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Lithuania | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Luxembourg | £34.00 | £68.00 | £102.00 |
| Netherlands | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Poland | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Portugal | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Slovakia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Slovenia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Spain | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
