Charlie Frago

9.0

Nice but prefer the Ramey — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Started by Edward Wallis in 1975, (just out of college) on estate dating back to early 1900’s, called Château Pacheteau. Way later in 1988, he replanted 13 acres of vines and started selling fruit to Ramey and in 2006 started his label. Got a taste via Corvin. Blend of 57% Petite Verdot, 29% Cab Franc & 14% Cab Sauvignon, aged for 20 mos. in French (80% new). Earthy and fruit aromas, dark berry and currant flavors with espresso and leather notes. Big firm tannins, ending with earthy oak character. Needs Time! — 7 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.2

Starting line up this evening. Just beginning to decant. All 2002's Araujo Eisele Vineyard, Bryant Family Vineyard, Chateau Montelena Cab, Diamond Creek, Grace Family Vineyard, Ramey Jericho Canyon & Rubicon Estate & maybe a surprise — 8 years ago

with bill

David Langstaff

9.2

Same Hyde grapes as Kistler and yesterday's Ramey. 2008 had nice acidic balance to the fullness. Also developed a creaminess which is beautiful. — 9 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

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! — 9 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

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

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

David L

9.1

06’ Stormy Weather Cabernet. Winemaker Cameron Woodbridge, brother of Jason (Hundred Acre)
Sourced from Jericho Canyon. Ramey & Rudd had sourced it in prior years.

Blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate. A splash of blue fruits. Sweet tannins. Nice Cab. Drink them up. — 7 years ago

Mark Coleman

9.1

Comments on the 97 vintage. Made by Dave Ramey. Hitting its stride 20yrs in.. black current, spice, eucalyptus and cedar notes, Nice structure, depth & acidity holding it together. 12.5% alc. — 7 years ago

Mako Sawaguchi

9.2

Smooth yet with character after it opens up. Goes well with seasoned lamb chops. — 8 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

Kevin Ortzman

9.0

Classic California Chard - well balanced with oak and cream, slight tropical citrus flavors — 9 years ago

with Rick, ADAM and 1 other

Aanal Bhatt

9.6

Jammy, fruit forward and just delicious — 9 years ago

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

Ron Yates

9.5

Maybe the best Chard I ever had. Beautiful layers in this wine. — 10 years ago

Tim Hickey

8.9

Drinking the week after baby Caroline was born. With Barbie, Carol, and Gary in Aurora. — 11 years ago

Chris Baggetta

Sommelier/Wine Director Quince Restaurant

9.1

Awesome Pinot made by David Ramey — 12 years ago

Tony Bartos

9.5

Excellent. Soft tannins, still has some fruit but also has earthy notes. We had a bottle a few years after release and it was very tannic. Time has been very good for this. — 7 years ago

with Leslie

Gary Fenstra

9.1

Hmm. And I thought the Ramey RRV was going to be my favorite bottle of wine tonight. Fruit forward fits my flavor profile. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

17 years old with a vibrant nose and long Napa typical finish. Oddly the mid palate is wearing thin... but still expressive at the book ends. Throws so much sediment that Ramey could replant the vineyard. — 8 years ago

Elliot Oshman

9.1

Opened up nicely after decanting. Cork disintegrated but otherwise a delicious Napa cab. — 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 — 9 years ago

with Jen

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

Rafael Landestoy

9.5

Gorgeous. This wine was singing today. Blend of Cab and Franc I believe and just perfectly executed. — 11 years ago

with Ilida

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Excellent — 11 years ago

Justus Benjamin

9.6

My favorite winery period. 14.5% for a chard but not out of balance. A must with Alfredo. — 12 years ago