 |
 |
Raphael
Established in 1996, Raphael is Long Island’s premier vineyard and winery estate. Located on the North Fork of Long Island, in the hamlet of Peconic, the winery is dedicated primarily to the production of Merlot. The wines reflect both the Long Island terroir (soil and microclimate) and the spirit of a great Bordeaux chateau, with its attention to detail and devotion to quality in every aspect of grape growing and wine making.
Raphael was born from the vision of John Petrocelli, after whose father the winery is named. In Raphael, the Petrocelli Family is striving for the production of Long Island’s greatest wine, incorporating both New World advances and Old World traditions. The result is a wine with an incomparable personality, resulting from the ideal marriage of soil and climate found on the North Fork of Long Island, and is also reflected in the elegant, Mediterranean-styled winery, a picture of which adorns its label.
|
|
 |
Sort By:
Wines no longer available
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 95205
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
The 2007 vintage was one of the finest ever experienced on the North Fork. Hot sunny days and with clear blue skies seemed to be the norm for most days. Low levels of rainfall and humidity throughout the season made for almost perfect growing conditions. The high levels of solar radiation along... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 95738
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
The 2005 vintage was the driest growing season on Eastern Long Island in almost 60 years. Rainfall from May through October 1 totaled approximately 7 inches - the average for the region during this same period is approx. 15-19 inches. The dry conditions combined with steady, warm temperatures... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 91376
|
(this vintage is sold out)
Price: $16.29 $11.49
Save $4.80 (29%)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
The French term meaning, to bleed, our Saignee is produced using the traditional methods of rose production used in Anjou and Provence. During crushing and right before fermentation, the merlot juice is drawn off or bled from the vats so that just a hint of color remains. Fermented in stainless... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 82704
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
In keeping with the chateau tradition, Raphael produces a small quantity of white wine. Handpicked, ripe Sauvignon Blanc grapes are pressed in our wooden basket press, then fermented entirely in stainless steel at very cold temperatures in order to capture the essence of the fresh fruit. The result... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 94529
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
We declassified the 2004 so that no First Label was produced in this year. Instead, we combined lots from older vines and our finest vineyard areas that in the past were slated for First Label only. The result is what we believe to be Long Island's best value in the price category. The 2004 vintage... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 83502
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
Our Bel Rosso is a delightful, fruity red wine that is lighter in body than our other reds. Produced in the traditional style of the Loire Valley, this wine is fermented cool and kept entirely in stainless steel. This technique preserves the lively, fresh fruit flavors of cherry, violets and red... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 84907
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
The greatest of the Raphael wines, only the ripest, most concentrated grapes of the vintage go into the production of the Merlot. It is produced only in years where the grapes achieve optimum ripeness. Every cluster is individually selected by hand and inspected twice before being added to the... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 91375
|
(this vintage is sold out)
Price: $15.29 $7.99
Save $7.30 (48%)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
Our own style of Long Island Chardonnay production is displayed in this clean, crisp white wine that is produced without the use of oak or malo-lactic fermentation. It is kept entirely in stainless steel, fermented very cold, making the acidity more noticeable and focusing the flavors on minerality... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 82703
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
Our Bel Rosso is a delightful, fruity red wine that is lighter in body than our other reds. Produced in the traditional style of the Loire Valley, this wine is fermented cool and kept entirely in stainless steel. This technique preserves the lively, fresh fruit flavors of cherry, violets and red... more |
|
|
|
 |
Item No. 82705
|
(this vintage is sold out)
similar wines (selected by type, region and price)
|
The greatest of the Raphael wines, only the ripest, most concentrated grapes of the vintage go into the production of the Merlot. It is produced only in years where the grapes achieve optimum ripeness. Every cluster is individually selected by hand and inspected twice before being added to the... more |
|