Valette Healdsburg and A. Rafanelli Winery/ The Best Of The Best/Healdsburg,Ca.

Wehave a great new feature for you! I love the cuisine and staff of Valette and sat down with GM Harry Bryan recently.We will feature the menu of this great restaurant along with the wines of A. Rafanelli Winery. First let's take a look at the websites and then click on the links at the end of the feature.With this you can enjoy the audio features of these two great local superstars. first let's take a look at our wine features. A Dry Creek Family Tradition, A. Rafanelli Winery ! Since the early 1900’s our family has been growing grapes and making wine in the Dry Creek Valley. Four generations later we remain dedicated to carrying on our family tradition. is still family owned and operated, and that means production is limited. The focus here has always been quality not quantity! Our family takes pride in working hard to produce consistently exceptional wines every year, specializing in some of the finest Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. our first wine is the 2019 Zinfandel. A bright and lively vintage with instantly charming aromas of freshly picked raspberries, blackberries and cherries. Hints of cinnamon and star anise add a playful zing of spice to this elegantly styled zin. With a softness on the palate and supple tannins, this wine is enjoyable now in its vibrant youth, yet its classic character will allow for it to mature further. 14% Petite Sirah We will also feature the 2018 Merlot. Leading with aromas of ripe plum and rhubarb pie, this smooth luscious wine follows up with dark chocolate, and hints of bay leaf and sarsaparilla. The delectable tannins and long rich finish will engage your palate and promise further development of flavors in the cellar. This wine is 19% Cabernet Sauvignon.Speaking of Cabernet..... Our third feature will be the 2018 Cabernet from A. Rafanelli. 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon This wonderfully rich and complex wine shows youthful restraint. Subtle hints of huckleberry and black currant mingle with nuances of allspice, dried herbs,