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

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

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. — 10 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

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! — 11 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 — 13 years ago

Mako Sawaguchi

9.2

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

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. — 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! — 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

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!! — 11 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. — 12 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 — 9 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

Aanal Bhatt

9.6

Jammy, fruit forward and just delicious — 10 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. — 11 years ago

Kevin O'Connor

9.3

6% Viognier co fermented, 100% delicious. This is a baby and the score will probably go up in a few years time. Great stuff! — 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 — 13 years ago

Robert Saenz

9.9

Smooth, low Tannins, smoky — 14 years ago