Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2008 vintage Carneros district. This is a great example of a terrific "Village" (in Burgundy terms) Chardonnay and it shows how David Ramey's wines can age. Still young at 9 years old. Powerful nose with brioche, ripe white stone fruit and butter ( not unlike some of the more flashy Meursault wines like Goutte d'Or). Broad, intense taste, maybe not the most subtle, but irresistible. Great acidity keeps it balanced. Amazing length too. — 8 years ago

Mary Lanham

9.1

Sweetened grapefruit on the nose. Very light and bright in the glass. Acid balanced with mellow smoothness. Notes of grapefruit and Meyer lemon. Hints at Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. Perfect for a summer evening. — 9 years ago

Guy Davies

9.4

Astonishingly good as ever. Intensity of grand cru burg, beautiful combination of weight and elegance. Really long finish. Magic stuff. — 10 years ago

Matt Lichtenberg

9.6

This wine is singing. Tannin and fruit slow dancing to palate perfection. Blind could be mistaken for1989 Pomerol... — 10 years ago

David L

9.1

14' A fairly new project at Ramey . Let it open up for 10 minutes in the glass. Drink at Cellar temp. Crisp, zesty, citrusy, well integrated acidity. It's nicely put together. Great buy...dam good! — 10 years ago

Doblas

9.2

Excellent Napa chardonnay. — 11 years ago

Chris Baggetta

Sommelier/Wine Director Quince Restaurant

9.1

Awesome Pinot made by David Ramey — 12 years ago

Reza Oliyai

9.1

2014 vintage. Dinner at Anchor — 9 years ago

David Langstaff

9.2

Compared '11 to Ramey '12 - both Carneros Hyde grapes. HdV clear favorite of group. Great balance of acidity and fruit. Creamy integration. Less butter/oak. Wonderful. — 9 years ago

with Todd, Cynthia and 1 other

Aanal Bhatt

9.6

Jammy, fruit forward and just delicious — 10 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

10

Herbacious, green pepper, savory, wet earth, pencil shavings, and black fruit. M- acid, m body and round tannin. Red fruit, baking spice and cocoa. 1 minute plus finish. Awesome wine! — 10 years ago

Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.9

Fuller bodied offering from this awesome vineyard, great viscosity and mouthfeel without being overbearing or bashful. Oak is well incorporated but lemon and citrus fruit still has presence — 10 years ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

10

“This is a powerful Pinot Noir that demonstrates excellent depth along with a rich, velvety texture that is balanced by a wonderful touch of acidity. The finish is silky and persistent with wild berries and spices attacking your palate. An excellent debut for David Ramey's first Pinot Noir.”
- International Wine Report
The cuvaison (time on skins) extends for a full three weeks, resulting in a more structured Pinot than many current California examples. This is a Pinot that will reward cellaring. Aging on fine lees, with malolactic in barrel, incorporates the oak, making the 15 months spent in one-year-old barrels (previously used for Chardonnay) barely noticeable. As with all of our wines, the Pinot Noir undergoes native yeast and malolactic fermentations. — 11 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.3

Tonight's selection with Prime Rib a 2000 Mag of Rudd Estate Proprtry. Red. Initial impression Bordeaux with black red fruit with Tobacco & a hint of first floor / earthiness. On the palate you black fruit, cassis dark chocolate, cedar, earth, with a touch of vanilla, the finish lingers giving you a macerated plum, earth, red fruit with hints of cedar & mocha. David Ramey was the wine maker I believe — 9 years ago

Andris L

10

Beautiful wine, one of my favorite Syrah from California. It starts off with aromas of milk chocolate and blueberries and opens up in to more dark fruit, leather and light smokiness. On the palette dark fruit - blueberries and blackberries, notes of vanilla with balanced tannins. I need more of this! — 9 years ago

Dominic

9.1

Enjoyed @ sovana bistro. Paired with a strip steak, twice baked potato and Brussels sprouts. More balanced than the Ramey - red berry, plum, not over powering tannis on the back — 10 years ago

with Jen

JJ Lumia

9.1

Cherry tart, grilled meat, barnyard. Smooth and supple. A strong tannic finish grips the palate. Had with the Ramey 09 Rodgers Creek and it holds up well. Awesome QPR. — 10 years ago

Bruce Evans

9.5

Beautiful ripe dark black fruit, this one still has great years ahead of it. Will try it again at age 20!! — 10 years ago

Wesley McCorkle

9.9

I'm not sure if there is a better cab. Ramey is close but more expensive. The nose is ripe red fruit leather and tobacco. The flavor is balanced and smooth. With a clean finish. A perfect pairing with a steak dinner or blue cheese and antipasta — 12 years ago

Robert Saenz

9.9

Smooth, low Tannins, smoky — 13 years ago