Ramey Wine Cellars

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1127 ratings
9.121 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Thursday night on the eve of a new weekend I have opened the 2012 Ramey Claret Napa Valley. This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

The nose has notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum sauce, black currant, cedar, mocha, spices and earth.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, graphite, cedar, spice, oak and freshly tilled dark earth.

Here we have a full bodied wine that fills your mouth with smooth velvety goodness, medium + acidity and medium + fine tannins that gives way to a long black fruit earthy finish. Glad to be on the doorstep of another weekend and wishing everyone to staying safe and healthy. Have an enjoyable weekend everyone. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Thursday night on the eve of a new weekend I have opened the 2012 Ramey Claret Napa Valley. This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

The nose has notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum sauce, black currant, cedar, mocha, spices and earth.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, graphite, cedar, spice, oak and freshly tilled dark earth.

Here we have a full bodied wine that fills your mouth with smooth velvety goodness, medium + acidity and medium + fine tannins that gives way to a long black fruit earthy finish. Glad to be on the doorstep of another weekend and wishing everyone to staying safe and healthy. Have an enjoyable weekend everyone. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Jan 15th, 2021
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Nice easy to drink

Nice easy to drink

3 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Scott Herrmann

Decanted for two hours and still a bit tight. Dusty red/black fruit, pebbles, warm spices. Don't drink for a while.

Decanted for two hours and still a bit tight. Dusty red/black fruit, pebbles, warm spices. Don't drink for a while.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2015
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.9

Sleek and elegant. Fruit is pure and immediate, finely structured, Graves-esque minerality on the finish.

Sleek and elegant. Fruit is pure and immediate, finely structured, Graves-esque minerality on the finish.

3 people found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014
Sue Mohle

Straight up perfect cab

Straight up perfect cab

3 people found it helpfulSep 18th, 2014
Marshall Todd Herron DPM

Tonight we are trying Napa Valley's own Ramey, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 produced and bottled by Ramey Wine Cellars. This is amazing!
The cork has almost no absorption, the color is dark dark purple, and the legs are 10 seconds long and slow. The boquet is bosenberry / blackberry. The initial palate has a small amount of tart blackberry and it is buttery smooth on the tongue. No stimulation. Just pure silky joy. The finish is chocolate and raisin. There is a mild dryness. It leaves you wanting to take another sip immediately!!!!!
WOW!!
I love this wine! This is a definate must have by the case!!!

Tonight we are trying Napa Valley's own Ramey, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 produced and bottled by Ramey Wine Cellars. This is amazing!
The cork has almost no absorption, the color is dark dark purple, and the legs are 10 seconds long and slow. The boquet is bosenberry / blackberry. The initial palate has a small amount of tart blackberry and it is buttery smooth on the tongue. No stimulation. Just pure silky joy. The finish is chocolate and raisin. There is a mild dryness. It leaves you wanting to take another sip immediately!!!!!
WOW!!
I love this wine! This is a definate must have by the case!!!

2 people found it helpfulAug 19th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, deep red color with dark fruit aromas and complex soft spice. The palate shows ripe Berry flavors, rich with spice, leather and cacao, nicely balanced. Tannins are soft making this an approachable wine meant to consume now as cellaring will not add much benefit.

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, deep red color with dark fruit aromas and complex soft spice. The palate shows ripe Berry flavors, rich with spice, leather and cacao, nicely balanced. Tannins are soft making this an approachable wine meant to consume now as cellaring will not add much benefit.

1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2016
Jen T
9.0

Delicious Cabernet blend with medium fruit, touch of spice and mineral; became smooth and fuller as it opened.

Delicious Cabernet blend with medium fruit, touch of spice and mineral; became smooth and fuller as it opened.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

The roast chicken wine sweet tobacco good fruit smooth

The roast chicken wine sweet tobacco good fruit smooth

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

8.7

Classic claret. Terse. Red fruit. Age this one. Another ten years at least.

Classic claret. Terse. Red fruit. Age this one. Another ten years at least.

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2015