Ramey Wine Library

Access all Ramey past vintage wines

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Chardonnay

Westside Farms

Hyde Vineyard

Woolsey Road Vineyard

Rochioli Vineyard

Ritchie Vineyard

Russian River Valley

Fort Ross-Seaview | Sonoma Coast

Carneros

Hudson Vineyard

Platt Vineyard

Red Wines

Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Pedregal

Cabernet Sauvignon - Cooley Ranch

Claret

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley

Syrah - Sonoma Coast

Syrah - Rodgers Creek

Syrah - Cole Creek

Syrah - Shanel

Cabernet Sauvignon - Jericho Canyon

Cabernet Sauvignon - Larkmead

Cabernet Sauvignon - Diamond Mtn

Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville

Pinot Noir Platt Vineyard

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Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard
Russian River Valley

2020 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

95 Points – Wine Spectator, MaryAnn Worobiec
“Intense, fresh and vibrant, with an intriguing mix of ripe Bartlett pear, Fuji apple and fleshy mango flavors, along with fresh acidity and details of minerality, lemon oil and toasted sesame seed on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2032.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From the producer’s own 75-acre ranch, this is an eternally outstanding white, that’s mineral-driven in oyster shell, with a twist of tropical flavor, French butter and baguette. Crystal clear and beautifully textured, it is a masterpiece of the grape: crisp, elegant and complex, with stellar use of oak.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Quenchingly fresh, complex and structured, this wine balances lushness and rounded edges of richness with vibrant acidity and length. From the producer’s own 75-acre ranch, this vintage comes from a block planted in 1989. Gravenstein apple, pear and a note of nutmeg accent a stony texture of graceful tension.”
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2017 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Made from grapes grown on the producer’s own 75-acre estate, this is a beautifully floral and high-toned white, opening in apple blossom and freshly cut pear. With integrated oak, tannin power and acidity, it shows a depth of complexity and elegance, rich yet savory.”

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2016 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From the producer’s estate property for the third vintage release, this wine possesses a beautiful layering of minerality and expressive fruit characteristics of lemon verbena and pear. Complex and elegant, it is powerfully built and silky smooth, with quietly integrated oak and a ginger-like spiciness to the finish.”

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2015 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“From the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, the 2015 Chardonnay Westside Farms Vineyard is a tiny production cuvée (234 cases) and offers beautiful notes of orchard fruits, spice, and white flowers. It’s classic Russian River with its ripe, powerful, sexy profile, yet like all of Ramey’s wines, has beautiful purity. It will keep for a decade or more.”

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2014 Chardonnay, Westside Farms Vineyard, Russian River Valley

95 Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“Pretty floral notes perfume the nose of the 2014 Chardonnay Westside Farms Vineyard, giving aromas of orange blossoms and honeysuckle over a grapefruit and white peach core, plus a hint of crushed stones. The medium to full-bodied palate is more powerfully fruited and concentrated than perhaps the nose suggests, with rich citrus and stone fruit flavors supported by racy acid, finishing long and creamy.”

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Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

2020 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros
99 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon

“This full-bodied, incredibly rich and mouth-filling wine from a near-legendary vineyard saturates the palate with poached pears, marzipan, vanilla bean and crème brulee flavors, while being subtly lifted by a slice of tangy citrus that keeps it well balanced. Best from 2026–2036.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone

“From the great site—a marriage made in heaven with this producer—this wine is vibrant in lemon peel and tangerine. Fresh, focused and complex in structure, it presents a richness of Asian pear and spiced oak that develops as it opens on the midpalate. Lush and weighty, this wine has been made since 1996.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

100 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a stunner from blocks planted in 1997 and 1999. Beautiful aromas of toasted hazelnut and stone lead to a palate that shows undeniable minerality paired with lasting acidity. It shows freshness and energy throughout. Drink 2026–2032.”

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2017 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“More tropical and citrus notes emerge from the 2017 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard, which has a beautiful chalky minerality as well as medium to full-bodied richness, bright, racy acidity, a crisp texture, and a great finish. With remarkable purity of fruit as well as a chiseled mouthfeel, it’s another magical Chardonnay from this estate that will stand up to any Grand Cru White Burgundy out there. It has plenty to love today yet will be best with 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for over a decade.”

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2016 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points – Wine Spectator, Kim Marcus
“Precise and powerfully structured, with intense Asian pear, apple and ripe citrus flavors that feature rich, savory notes. Displays concentrated minerality on the spicy and textured finish. Should blossom in the cellar. Best from 2021 through 2025. 1,256 cases made.”

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2015 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This sources from blocks planted in 1991 and 1997, older selections that show grace and power in the wine. Exotic in lemongrass, ginger and Asian pear, the vineyard-designate doesn’t hold back on supportive Meyer lemon-crisp acidity, enough to balance out the richer concentrated fruit aspects and classic oak. This is delicious.”

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2014 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This bold, beautiful wine has toasted, oaky undertones that support concentrated layers of apple skin, caramelized crème brûlée and a texture of gritty minerality. Papaya, mango and baked pineapple tug at the palate amidst a strong streak of stone.”

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2013 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is one of the richest, most powerful Chardonnays in the range. Here it is the wine’s phenolic and sense of vertical structure that stand out most. Even with all of its obvious richness and heft, the Hyde preserves remarkable freshness. Dried herbs, orange peel and buttery notes add nuance on the large-scaled, ample finish.”

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2012 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This longstanding collaboration between vintner and grower reflects years of mutual understanding and respect. The wine offers pretty orange blossom and lemon verbena aromas that wrap around a composed, well-integrated and mineral-laden body. Voluptuous, the wine is also well-balanced, finishing in bright acidity. It is deliciously good.”

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2011 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2011 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a classic. Nectarine, wild flowers, mint, honey and Chamomile meld together beautifully in the glass. The Hyde is rich, oily and intense on the palate, with marvelous textural balance and tons of finesse. Hints of tropical fruit linger on the close. This is a super-classic Chardonnay from David Ramey.”

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2010 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points, Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“Bright medium yellow. Complex, subtle nose melds yellow fruits, clove, butterscotch and a smoky sulfidey note that reminded me of a Coche-Dury wine. Wonderfully sweet and layered but light on its feet, showing lovely verve to its lemon cream, mineral and iodine flavors. The musky quality carries through the salty, fine-grained palate. Finishes with a firm tannic impression and outstanding length. Ramey describes 2010 as ‘a great, untroubled vintage–and a cool year.’”

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2009 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Pale, bright yellow. Aromatically complex, vibrant scents of lemon, ripe peach, smoke and flinty minerality. Penetrating on the palate and cooler than the nose suggests, offering a captivating combination of stone fruit sweetness and lemony briskness, supported by iodiney minerality. Musky, fine-grained, concentrated wine, still with a bit of oak and acidity to absorb.”
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2008 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright gold. Energetic aromas of green apple, jasmine, minerals and lemon zest. Dry and nervy, with brisk acidity and a saline nuance giving energy and lift to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Vibrant and impressively pure chardonnay, finishing spicy, long and dry, with an intriguing floral quality.”

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2007 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The brilliant 2007 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard reveals lots of nectarine, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and citrus oil notes intertwined with good acidity, considerable minerality, and a full-bodied, fresh finish with no evidence of wood.”
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2006 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“A lovely integration of seductive smoky vanilla oak with vibrant peach- and pear-laced fruit enlivened by zingy acidity. A full-blown yet elegant and delicious Chardonnay. Drink now through 2011. 2,550 cases made.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“A stunning effort, the 2005 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard boasts great intensity along with huge tropical fruit notes interwoven with notions of spring flowers, orange marmalade, white peaches, and steely minerals. Its abundant fruit conceals any evidence of wood. Well-delineated, with outstanding acidity as well as a layered, sumptuous finish, it should age nicely for 4-5 years, possibly longer.”
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2004 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

96 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright yellow, with a bit less gold than the ’05. Knockout nose combines orange zest, clove, musky oatmeal and underbrush; I would have picked this as a Burgundy. Wonderfully zesty and broad on the palate, with its slightly glyceral texture leavened by terrific energy and lift. In its sulfidey complexity, salty minerality and well-delineated orchard fruit flavors, this is a splendid example of its vineyard and a stellar bottle of California Chardonnay. A very long, lively citrus zest aftertaste leaves the taste buds quivering. This was my favorite wine of the tasting.”
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2003 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2003 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a stunning wine of great individuality, with wonderful minerality, sweet lemon oil, honeysuckle, white currant, and floral notes intermixed with a crushed rock-like note, and a long, heady, full-bodied finish. This beautiful, pure Chardonnay should age nicely for 5-7 years.”
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2002 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

96 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“An unexpected addition to this tasting, the 2002 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a real head-turner. Rich and lush on the palate, the 2002 blossoms with honey, tropical fruit, hazelnuts, and crème brulèe. Layers of flavor build to a striking crescendo of aromas and flavors in this stunning beauty. Today, the 2002 Hyde is simply fabulous.”
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2001 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Healthy bright, full yellow with a gold tinge. Fresher on the nose than the 2003 but a bit subdued, hinting at yellow fruits, clove, nuts and sulfides. Bright pineapple fruit conveys very good energy, with toffee and mocha notes adding interest on the back half. Finishes with subtle salinity and excellent grip, almost phenolic in its crispness. This still seems a bit stubbornly closed–if that’s possible–and may yet gain in pliancy with more bottle age (this vintage was acidified).”
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2000 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Deep, smoky, musky aromas of nectarine, peach and oak char. Powerful, dense and impressively deep; compared to the basic Carneros chardonnay, this is three-dimensional, with the volume turned up. Intriguing flavors of minerals, peach and peach skin perfectly supported by ripe acids. Finishes dense, thick, bright and powerful, with terrific persistence.”
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1999 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

93 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“A refreshingly rich and lively style, with vibrant pear, fig, anise, citrus and toasty oak nuances. Even with all its richness and concentration, this is an elegant and impressively focused wine. Drink now through 2007. 900 cases made.”
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1998 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

92 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Lemon-yellow color. Aromas of apricot, peach, marzipan and roasted nuts, along with suggestions of exotic fruits. Silky and lush, but with firm lemony acidity giving cut to the rich, leesy flavors. Still rather youthfully oaky and in need of time to harmonize, but today the high quality of this wine is plain to see. In comparison to this bottling, Ramey Hudson chardonnay is fatter and more voluptuous, with more volume but perhaps a bit less precision of flavor.”
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1997 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

97 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Amazing richness, complexity and finesse mark this ripe, polished, elegantly detailed California Chardonnay. Juicy pear, tangerine, citrus, hazelnut, fig and spice unfold gracefully, with subtle toast adding pretty shadings. Delicious. Drink now through 2007. 400 cases made.”

1996 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

94 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Ripe and bold, with juicy pear, citrus, honey and hazelnut flavors and smooth, well-integrated oak flavors, most impressive on the finish where the texture is silky. Best from 1999 through 2004. 255 cases made.”

Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley

2020 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
97 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“Great flavor concentration and a nicely taut structure define this beautifully balanced wine. It is refreshing and rich at the same time, carrying light lemon zest and green-apple skin accents on a delicious base of quince and Gravenstein apples, while gently coated with subtle shades of toasted oak. Best from 2026–2036.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2019 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has singular scents of warm peaches and burnt lemon with touches of meringue, beeswax, saline and flint. The medium-bodied palate is energetic and tense at this youthful stage, its satiny texture opposed by tangy freshness, and it finishes long and flinty. It will be long lived in bottle and will benefit from 3-5 more years under cork. 624 cases were made.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2018 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard was aged 20 months in 25% new French oak. It’s a lovely, mineral-driven style, with scents that segue from iodine and dashi to spiced apples and quince. The palate is silky, featherweight and minerally, finishing very long and lifted. 540 cases were made.”
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2017 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From a site farmed by the Martinelli family to the producer’s specifications, this white is quenching in a depth of acidity, with cool-climate freshness throughout. Gravenstein apple, clove, Meyer lemon and nutmeg provide a lush richness that finishes elegantly balanced.”
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2016 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From a site in the heart of the appellation farmed by the Martinelli family, this wine is sparkling in acidity and crisp well-defined flavors of lemon rind and green apple. It explodes in apple blossom and jasmine aromas, with lovely balanced richness and body weight, the oak lending a layering of baking spice.”
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2015 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a Martinelli family-farmed site, a mark of excellence and history that’s hard to beat. Floral and textured, it is marked by bright focused acidity around a core of textured baked-apple flavor and hazelnut crème brûlée. It tastes complete and complex, with undeniable richness and concentration.”
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2014 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2014 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is a powerful, intense wine with real phenolic intensity. This is an especially rich, deep and layered wine with exquisite finesse and pedigree. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2014 for at least a few years. This is a special Chardonnay in the making.”
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2013 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is one of the most expressive and complete wines in David Ramey’s range. Apricot, peach, smoke, crushed rocks and dried herbs all blossom in the glass. The Woolsey captures a gorgeous stylistic middle ground that balances richness with nuance. The 2013 finishes with great texture that points to a brilliant future. Woolsey Road was planted by the Martinelli family for David Ramey from clonal material taken from Platt.”
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2012 Chardonnay, Woolsey Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine comes from a new vineyard source for the producer, who continues to astound with Chardonnay. The site rises to well-crafted heights in the winemaker’s hands. Made in a small quantity, the wine offers zesty lemon intensity and concentrated acidity, the entire balanced experience rewarding in its bright complexity.”
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Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley

2020 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“Great depth comes with impeccable balance in this beautifully proportioned wine that is silky and bracing at the same time. Bright acidity mingles with ripe Bosc pears, cream and toast flavors that linger nicely on the finish. Collectible and age-worthy, it will only improve with time. Best from 2026–2036.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
100 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“There is a beautiful meeting of the minds with this site in this winemaker’s hands that it’s hard not to be drawn to it year after year. The fifth single- vineyard designate from this magical place, it is spiced, bright, complex and nuanced in oak. It’s just impressively seamless and full of life.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
100 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine is a testament to an outstanding site in the hands of an outstanding producer. It is a celebration of fresh Meyer lemon and Gravenstein apple woven against an elegant structure and quenching acidity.”
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2017 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
99 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Only the third vintage by this producer from a spectacular site, this elegant wine is brimming in tension and length. Delicate layers of Meyer lemon, Gravenstein apple and pear show an abundance on the palate, seasoned in salty oak, nutmeg and a hint of cardamom.”
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2016 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“The second vintage of this vineyard-designate is a standout: beautifully crafted to reflect its meticulously farmed fruit and master winemaking. Brioche, honeyed apple, anise and pear wrap around crisp acidity and integrated oak, the wine’s innate power balanced within an elegant framework of structure and graceful texture.”
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2015 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley
97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The finest white in the lineup is the 2015 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard. More crystalline, salty, and toasty, with beautiful orchard fruits, this rockstar effort tastes like a great Montrachet. With full body, beautiful concentration, vibrant acidity, and a great, great finish, drink it anytime over the coming 10-15 years.”
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Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley

2020 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“This full-bodied wine offers enticing oak spices and an equally vivid mouthfeel enhanced by fresh acidity and a medium to full body. Aromas of toasted oak and lemon butter lead to vivid and crisp pear and pineapple flavors that build as you sip and linger on the finish. Best from 2026–2036.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is an outstanding vintage from this stellar site. It’s been a vineyard-designate for Ramey since 2002, the block planted to a portion of Musqué. Tangerine, grapefruit and wet stone underscore the sharp acidity and enduring freshness—the wine sleek and fine-tuned. Orange and apple-blossom aromas jump from the glass and contribute to its gorgeous appeal.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From older plantings on a wide-spaced site—one the producer has worked with for some time—this wine is complicated and wild, combining rich, elegant flavors of salty sea breeze with ginger and lemon puree. Seamless and supple, it has a backbone of structure and lively acidity that pair effortlessly with the apple and pear.”
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2017 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From a block planted in 1972 by the famous farmer, this outstanding white showcases salty stone and turned earth, with dried herb, baked lemon and green apple layered between powerful complexity and lasting elegance. Textured and youthful, it should be beautiful for years to come.”
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2016 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“If I were to pick one Chardonnay in the lineup, it would be the 2016 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard, a vibrant, pure, concentrated beauty that has loads of white flowers, citrus, and salty minerality. With medium to full body, bright acidity, and terrific balance, it has a touch of Chablis-like character (yet on steroids) and is a beautiful complete Chardonnay that can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15 years.”
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2015 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“From vines planted in 1972, the 2015 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is one of the gems in the lineup. Rocking notes of caramelized citrus, lemon curd, salty minerality and loads of marzipan characteristics, full body, a rich, powerful texture, and great elegance all make for a sensational Russian River Chardonnay. Like all these wines from Ramey, it has the balance and fruit to drink nicely today and the class to evolve for over a decade.”
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2014 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points –  Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From blocks of old Wente vines planted in the 1970s, this producer and site continue to find beautiful synergy together. This wine shows high-toned floral notes around full-bodied richness and flavors of crème brûlée and anise. A salty accent begs for attention as a kick of citrus finishes with grace and freshness.”
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2013 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Pale, bright lemon-yellow. Complex nose hints at lemon, clove and minerals. Vinous and penetrating, with strong lemony acidity and a serious mineral spine giving the palate superb energy but keeping the wine tight in the early going. Finishes a bit phenolic, with terrific grip to support a slow evolution in bottle. This, too, needs time in the cellar.”
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2012 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
97 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine is deliciously elegant yet decadently rich in all the right ways, from a prime, longtime vineyard source planted to vines over 40 years old. Honeyed apple comes to the fore amid lush, formidable layers of complexity and high-minded pursuit, never getting bogged down, the minerality perfectly pitched and the oak fully integrated.”
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2011 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2011 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is so wonderfully intense and saline from start to finish. Bright floral notes meld into orchard fruit, spices and slate. This is one of the brightest, most focused Chardonnays in the range. All the elements are simply in the right place for the 2011 to develop into an even more beautiful wine.”
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2010 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2010 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard features crème caramel, roasted almonds, baked Golden Delicious apples, kiwi tart, dried flowers and exotic perfume on the fully developed nose, with a minerally undercurrent. Medium to full-bodied, rich and sexy in the mouth, it’s maintaining a lively core of tropical fruits with all those nutty/honeyed nuances coming through on the very long, lively finish.”
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2009 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Stunning smoky reduction in a Burgundy way, with the subdued nose showing sexy iodiney minerality as the wine opens in the glass. Intensely flavored, soil-driven wine with a distinctly saline quality to its wonderfully sweet orchard fruit, spice and mineral flavors. Perhaps a bit chunkier than the 2009 Hyde Vineyard bottling but the chewy, salty, rising finish leaves the salivary glands humming. Perfect now after some aeration.”
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2008 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Vivid gold. Ripe pear, orange zest and smoky minerality on the nose. Deeply pitched but energetic, offering bright orchard fruit flavors and a deeper note of peach pit. Then spicy, dry and penetrating on the finish, which features notes of iodine and bitter herbs. Show and intriguing blend of richness and vivacity and should be even better with a few years of bottle age.”
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2007 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The most structured and backward is the 2007 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard, which comes across as slightly tannic. Full-bodied with an earthy, rich minerality, fresh, lively poached pear, honeysuckle, and subtle smoke and tropical fruit notes, this well-delineated Chardonnay reveals laser-like clarity. It will drink well for 5+ years.”
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2006 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Deliciously complex and full-bodied, this is layered with flavors, showing citrus and tropical fruit, with hints of anise and buttery oak, yet the acidity keeps the flavors tangy and vibrant. Drink now through 2012. 1,300 cases made.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2005 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard shows crushed rock, white currant, citrus oil, pineapple, peach, and apricot characteristics. Long, rich, and deep with strong acidity, it should be consumed over the next 4-5 years.”
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2004 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“There’s a bracing, salty tang of the sea in this fog-cooled Chard. It has an almost Islay Scotch quality, although the pineapple, lemon sorbet and new vanilla oak flavors are distinctly varietal. Hard to exaggerate the creamy richness, the way the wine glides across the palate with racy richness.”
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2003 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2003 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard, from a vineyard planted in 1972 with the Old Wente clone on Goldridge soils, shows opulent levels of tropical fruit intermixed with beeswax and orange skin/nectarine notes. It is full-bodied, with superb purity, terrific acidity, and a long, heady finish.”
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2002 Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Palish yellow. Captivating aromas of orange blossom, lemon, flowers, mint and baking spices. Thick and sappy in the mouth, with terrific verve and lightness of touch. Dry, classic and gripping wine with superb persistence. Ramey’s portion of this outstanding vineyard features a Wente close planted in 1972 on Goldridge loam.”
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Chardonnay, Charles Ranch, Sonoma Coast

2021 Chardonnay, Charles Ranch, Sonoma Coast
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Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“Both agile and relaxed, this well-balanced, vibrant and concentrated wine carries layers of crisp apple, pastry crust and lemon curd on snappy acidity that complements a fairly rich texture and medium body. Its creamy-tangy finish lingers a long time. 
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2020 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“Both agile and relaxed, this well-balanced, vibrant and concentrated wine carries layers of crisp apple, pastry crust and lemon curd on snappy acidity that complements a fairly rich texture and medium body. Its creamy-tangy finish lingers a long time.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This crisp, complex wine delivers elegant layers of tangerine and lemon. It builds focus and texture on the palate as it opens, with subtle hints of oak spice and crushed rock contributing to the delicious profile. Vineyard sites include the producer’s estate Westside Farms, as well as Rochioli Allen.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“An incredible showcase for the appellation, this combines grapes from the producer’s estate Westside Farms with Dutton, Woolsey Road and Rochioli Allen, among others. Together it is broadly floral, earthy and richly integrated, with depth and complexity, the acidity vibrantly fresh.”
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2017 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is such a fine appellation wine, punching well above its price point in quality and memorability, sourced from such stellar sites as Westside Farms, Rochioli Allen and others. Stone, melon and Meyer lemon highlight a fresh core of acidity that’s both steely and focused, with floral jasmine nipping around the edges.”
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2016 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a great appellation wine, overdelivering on price with an opening touch of matchstick that evolves into a stony, high-toned expression of tangerine and blood orange. Within the fruit are savory notes of nutmeg, hazelnut and ginger that linger leisurely on the lengthy finish.”
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2015 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is one heck of a deal for a wine of this quality and substance. Sourced from four ranches farmed by the Dutton family, as well as the producer’s estate and two Rochioli sites, it shows the beauty of blending from such incredible places—a study in exotic lemony quince and soft supple structure. The lasting finish is textured and complex.”
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2014 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine is sourced from multiple sites across the appellation, including Rochioli, Mill Station and Laughlin Road, all of the vineyards relatively cool. Light and mineral-driven, the wine presents as crisp and subtle in oak, allowing for exotic fruit and floral elements to show and a richness to develop slowly toward the finish.”
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2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
91 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni

“The 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is another terrific entry-level Chardonnay from David Ramey. Here it is the wine’s richness and creaminess that really stand out. Honey, apricot pit, mint, butter and dried flower blossoms are some of the signatures. This is a real overachiever in its peer group.”
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2012 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone

“Decadent aromas of golden pear and Tahitian vanilla rise to the top of this incredibly well-crafted wine, a blend of multiple vineyard sources, most of them single-vineyard designated in other wines. Steely minerality buoys the overall experience, with a touch of vanilla custard. The wine is rich on the aroma yet balanced in taste, with a finishing accent of orange blossom.”
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2011 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Vivid gold. More exotic than the Sonoma Coast bottling, displaying scents of passion fruit, poached pear, honey and almond paste. Then surprisingly taut and focused on the palate, displaying fresh tangerine and tropical fruit flavors and a bracing kick of bitter quinine. Plays richness off of vivacity smoothly and finishes supple, spicy and very long, with an echo of ripe pearl.”
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2010 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

93 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks

“The 2010 Chardonnay Russian River has an evolving nose of key lime pie, candle wax, crushed stone and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied with softening citrus and floral notes in the mouth plus toasty touches, it still maintains wonderful juicy acidity to lift the very long, minerally finish.”
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2009 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

92 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Bright gold. Wilder and more pungent than the Sonoma Coast bottling, displaying scents of poached pear, porcini and white truffle, along with floral and spice nuances that pick up power with air. Deeply concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors are energized by tangy acidity. A smoky note comes up on the finish and lingers tenaciously. This comes across like a California version of a premier cru from Chassange-Montrachet.”
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2008 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Bright yellow. Precise, mineral-driven aromas of pear, spicecake, iodine and wet concrete, along with a sexy floral aspect. At once tactile and fine-grained, with subtle smokiness giving depth to the flavors of Meyer lemon, minerals and candied ginger. Tightens up toward the back, finishing quite suave, with strong lift and cut to its ginger-laced orchard fruit flavors.”
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2007 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Light gold. Powerfully scented bouquet of lemon, orange, iodine and floral honey, with a suave spicy undertone. The citrus flavors repeat on the palate, along with gingerbread and tangy mineral qualities. Very fresh and precise, with excellent finishing lift and lingering minerality. This got about 38% new oak but I’m not seeing, or feeling it”
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2006 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Bright yellow. Smoky, leesy, mineral-driven aromas of orange, buttery brioche and iodine. Deep and chewy, with concentrated citrus and orchard fruit flavors braced by chalky minerals. Gains weight and a buttery, nutty quality on the long, sappy finish. This could pass for a suave Meursault.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

92 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.

“Delicious, opulent, tropical fruit, buttered citrus, and background spicy oak are found in the crisp, fresh, medium to full-bodied 2005 Chardonnay Russian River. It should drink nicely for 2-3 years.”
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2004 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.

“As usual, my favorite is the 2004 Chardonnay Russian River, which at first shows more toasty oak, but with air sweet orange, nectarine, quince, and white currant notes emerge. It is a beautiful wine, intense, rich, and classically Californian. It should drink well for 2-3 years.”
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2003 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

92 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.

“The substantial, heady, intense 2003 Chardonnay Russian River comes primarily from an impeccable source, the Charles Heintz Vineyard near Occidental. Its 20-year-old vines provide minerality, lemon oil, leesy, brioche, tropical fruit characteristics as well as substantial intensity and richness. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.”
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2002 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Explosively aromatic nose of sappy yellow plum and smoky, cherry, resiny oak. Very rich, generous and expansive on the palate but thoroughly dry and airy. Succulent, harmonious acidity frames the fruit. Finishes with a firmly stony note and excellent length. Richer and longer than the 2000 version of this wine.”
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2001 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.

“The brilliant 2001 Chardonnay Russian River (5,600 cases) is multidimensional, exhibiting a sexy bouquet of honeysuckle, tangerine skins, citrus oils, hazelnuts, and smoky, spicy oak. Rich, full-bodied, and delicious, it should be consumed over the next several years.”
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1999 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

90 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker Jr.

“The 1999 Chardonnay Russian River is dominated by tropical fruit. It is a soft, medium-bodied effort with decent acidity, but not the flesh, exoticism, or compelling character of the Hyde Vineyard. Nevertheless, it is a delicious effort that will drink well for 3-4 years.”
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Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview,  Sonoma Coast

2021 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
94 Points –  Wine Spectator, MaryAnn Worobiec
“This powerful version offers mouthwatering lemon curd, lime blossom and mandarin orange flavors that show notes of fresh-grated ginger and lemon verbena. Sea salt minerality gains momentum on the finish, where grace notes of toasted green tea, citrus zest and white pepper linger. Drink now through 2030.”
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2020 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
94 Points –  Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
“Wonderful butter and toasted oak aromas start this full-bodied wine off nicely, before vivid Pippin apples, lemon zest and pineapples kick up the palate. It shows a vibrancy and balance that are appetizing and bode well for further aging. Best through 2030.”
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2019 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
94 Points –  Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“The fruit for this impressive wine come entirely from the Martinelli Charles Ranch three miles in from the coast. Nutty, full-bodied and earthy, it shows a youthful grip around the edges of its otherwise lush, complex and generous richness, with a mineral-like quality of slate and salt on the finish.”
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2018 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
95 Points –  Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is the second year this wine has been made from grapes grown at the Martinelli Charles Ranch, set at high elevation and only two miles from the ocean. Freshly cut pear, anise and integrated oak arise from the glass, highlighting a seamless texture, crisp acidity and structured length.“
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2017 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
94 Points –  Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“The second vintage from this site, the Martinelli family’s Charles Ranch, this white shows salt and mineral characteristics from the start. Floral, earthy and herbal, it has a light touch of richness to the apple and pear fruit, with integrated oak and moderate acidity.”
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2016 Chardonnay, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Nutty hazelnut and stony minerality combine seamlessly in this impressive white from the coastal appellation. Full bodied, concentrated and structured, it imparts steely, lively flavors of lemon peel and tangerine, finishing with a soft silkiness to the texture and overall balance of weight.”
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2015 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This combines grapes from the Martinelli family’s Charles Ranch Vineyard in Fort Ross-Seaview with grapes from Platt Vineyard, a site long sourced by Ramey overlooking the Pacific Ocean near Freestone—the producer’s coolest site. It melds exotic ginger with apple skin, melon rind and bright focused acidity that remains fresh, succulent and lingering.”
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2014 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine is made from two exceptionally cool coastal sites: Platt, a single-vineyard in its own right; and Martinelli Charles Ranch Vineyard. The wine follows suit, allowing for a concentrated take on golden apple and stony minerality, the nose crisp and focused in salty, floral notes.”
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2013 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
90 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is a gorgeous introduction to the vintage at Ramey. Lemon curd, white flowers, mint and lightly honeyd notes open up in an expressive, beautifully textured Chardonnay to drink now and over the next decade. Martinelli’s Charles Ranch and Platt are the main fruit sources.”
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2012 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From a quartet of cool, coastal vineyard sites, including Platt, a single-vineyard designate for the producer, this is a crisp expression of honeycomb and green apple that bristles in acidity and nuanced oak. Fresh and alive, it has plenty of celebratory fruit flavor while remaining savory and elegant.”
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2011 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright gold. Aromas of fresh pear, nectarine and gingery spices, with a smoky overtone. Unwinds slowly on the palate to offer juicy orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of honeysuckle. Richer and broader on the finish, ending with notes of white flowers and smoky minerals.”

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2010 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
92 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“Ramey’s 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is laced with lemon, pastry, crushed rocks and mint. Beautifully delineated and focused, the 2010 stands out for its energy and verve. This is a gorgeous entry-level offering. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016.”
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2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
92 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright gold. Complex, intensely perfumed bouquet evokes fresh melon, tangerine, white flowers and gingerbread. Juicy and precise, offering lively citrus and spice flavors with a subtle touch of honey. Shows impressive clarity and energy on the finish, with the spice and floral notes repeating.”
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2008 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Expressive nose offers musky apple, pear, orange zest and smoky minerals. Dense and textured but quite dry and mineral-dominated, with very good purity and mouth-staining citrus and herbal flavors. Strong but harmonious acidity gives the refreshingly bitter finish impressive focus and cut.”
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2007 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Pale yellow. Pure, finely etched aromas of lemon, pink grapefruit, Anjou pear, tarragon and white pepper. Racy citrus and orchard fruit flavors are given depth by melon and candied licorice qualities, with dusty minerals adding grip. This wine’s light touch and finishing precision are impressive, and it’s balanced to age.”
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2006 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Green-hued yellow. Spicy lemon and orange aromas are complicated by smoky lees and floral honey. Sharply focused and pure, with tangy citrus and green apple flavors, medium weight and good mineral lift. The leesy quality returns on the long, juicy finish of this vibrant wine.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2005 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast reveals aromas of lemon custard and orange blossoms presented in a medium to full-bodied, elegant, pure style with excellent underlying acidity.”
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2004 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Wonderful perfumed, floral aromas lead to a mix of leesy, vibrant nutmeg, hazelnut, green apple and mineral nuances that give it a very distinctive flavor profile and mouthfeel. Great with food. Drink now through 2008. 1,510 cases made.”
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2003 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Fresh, ripe and vibrant, with vivid citrus, lemon peel, ripe pear and apple and lively acidity that keeps the flavors lively and mouthwatering. Light toasty oak adds another dimension and the texture is smooth and polished. Drink now through 2009. 700 cases made.”
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Chardonnay, Carneros

2008 Chardonnay, Carneros
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Greenish gold. Pure, scented aromas of Meyer lemon, honeydew, chamomile and crushed stone. Quite rich, spicy and tactile but refreshingly dry, with a brisk, mineral tone to the sweet melon and citrus flavors. Dense but light on its feet, finishing with an echo of peach skin on the resounding length.”
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2007 Chardonnay, Carneros
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“My favorite of the generic series is the 2007 Chardonnay Carneros. Vibrant acidity and minerality (characteristics of this vintage) are present in this beautifully fruity effort, as well as notes of smoky hazelnuts, buttered citrus, and loads of freshness and definition. It should drink nicely for three years.”
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2006 Chardonnay, Carneros
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Light gold. Zesty citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complicated by white flowers and dusty minerals. Cool and bright, with energetic Meyer lemon and pear flavors, picking up pleasant bitterness with air. A distinctly brisk, focused wine, with admirable finishing cut.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Carneros
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2005 Chardonnay Los Carneros exhibits scents of lemon and lime oil intermixed with orange blossom, quince, and white currant-like notes. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity providing freshness and vibrancy, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 2-3 years.”
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2004 Chardonnay, Carneros
91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer

“Medium yellow. Lemon, lime, nutmeg and smoke on the nose. Harmonious and sweet in the mouth with a racy texture and lovely lift and length. This has an exhilarating sugar/acid balance and excellent definition.”
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2002 Chardonnay, Carneros
91+ Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Deeper yellow color. Rather exotic aromas of pineapple and clove. Then bright and minerally in the mouth; more dominated by its structure and less pliant today than the Russian River Valley bottling. But this boasts excellent flavor intensity and structure. Perhaps the best vintage yet for this wine.”
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2001 Chardonnay, Carneros
91 Points, Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Combines ripe, rich fruit with lively acidity and a sense of vibrancy and finesse. The pear, anise, hazelnut and citrus are young and focused, an indication that a little bottle time might result in more range of flavor. Drink now through 2006. 1,895 cases made.”
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Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

2011 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
92 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“Ramey’s 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality. I very much like the interplay of textural richness and pure tension here.”
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2010 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“A classic California Chardonnay, the 2010 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard bursts from the palate with honey, nectarine, butterscotch, orange blossoms and flowers. Rich, plush and totally inviting, David Ramey’s Hudson is a great expression of this famous Carneros site. Beautiful, vivid and constantly changing in the glass, the 2010 is wonderfully alive and classy throughout. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. ”
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2009 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2009 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard impresses for its focus and nuance. Layers of chiseled, beautifully delineated fruit emerge from this sculpted Chardonnay. The Hudson is about subtlety first and foremost. Ripe apricots, freshly cut flowers, pastry, lemon, crushed rocks and French oak inform the pure, creamy finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019.”
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2008 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Light, hazy yellow. High-pitched, pure aromas of Meyer lemons, green apple and honeysuckle, complicated by intense minerality and a hint of iodine. Incisive and focused on the palate, offering tangy citrus flavors and a strong undercurrent of smoky minerals. Very young and in need of some bottle age to stretch out but there’s great potential here.”
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2007 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2007 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard’s light gold color is followed by sumptuous aromas of buttered citrus, a distinctive spicy apple note, quince, hazelnut, and subtle oak. The wine is rich and full-bodied with admirable purity and length. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.”
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2006 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Greenish yellow. Seductively perfumed aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple and quince, with strong notes of wet stone, iodine and white pepper. Positively Burgundian on the palate, offering deep, chewy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and iodine and dried flower nuances. The long finish strongly echoes the smoky mineral and floral notes.”
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2005 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Offering copious amounts of orange marmalade, smoky hazelnuts, and tropical fruits, the full-bodied, rich 2005 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is on a faster evolutionary track than the Hyde Vineyard. Drink the Hudson cuvee over the next 2-3 years”
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2004 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“Spectacularly ripe, showing an explosion of near-perfect fruit and smoky oak, balanced by crisply elegant acidity. Among the top ranks of Carneros Chards, the wine comes from manicured, low-yielding vines that, in this warm vintage, offer pineapple custard, lemon meringue, kiwi, crème brûlée and vanilla spice flavors. There’s something keenly firm and stony in the finish.”
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2003 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright yellow with a green hint. Powerful, deeply concentrated and smoky on the nose, with strong, iodine-accented pear, yellow apple and nectarine aromas. Incredibly concentrated pear and pit fruit flavors are complicated by a wild cured meat accent and strong mineral tones. The iodine note comes up strong on the finish, along with notes of lees, licorice and sweet butter. This has depth and persistence to burn, with a seemingly endless finish. For a wine of this quality, it’s an absolute steal. Ramey advises holding it for at least ten years, noting that the 2001 is just starting to come into maturity.”
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2002 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
92+ Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright yellow. Lower-toned aromas of iodine, minerals and smoke. Fat, dense and rich, but less showy today than the Hyde and not yet showing the life of that bottling. But this layered wine is in a mute stage today.”
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2001 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Exotic aromas of apple, pineapple, coconut, iodine and baking spices. Powerful and penetrating, with a dusty impression of extract; still some CO2 to be absorbed. This, too, offers superb inner-palate energy and precision and an even bigger finish than the Hyde wine, with real palate staining persistence.”
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2000 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Full palish yellow color. Knockout aromas of yellow plum, toasted hazelnut, smoke, clove and iodine; downright Burgundian. A wine of superb sweetness leavened by sheer mineral grip. Very deep, layered and powerful, with compelling intense fruit that expands with aeration to take over the palate. Lively acids give this wine terrific structure and verve. Finishes very long, with no sign of alcohol. Stunning chardonnay.”
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1999 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros

91 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Combines richness and intensity with elegance and finesse, serving up tasty fig, vanilla, nectarine and citrus flavors that are tightly focused. Finishes with subtle fruit flavors. Drink now through 2005. 740 cases made.”
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1998 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Rich, creamy, and dense is the 1998 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard. A light gold color is followed by big, thick, smoky, roasted hazelnut, and honeyed citrus aromas with a touch of cloves as well as toasty French oak in the background. A thick, textured, fat effort, it is best consumed over the next 3 years.”
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1997 Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Napa Carneros
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The leesy, Burgundian, smoky, hazelnut-scented and flavored 1997 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is full-bodied and rich, with fine underlying acidity, as well as plenty of power and density. It is not ostentatious, but it is flamboyant. It should drink well for 3-4 years.”
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Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

2014 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“The 2014 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard has expressive pink grapefruit, warm peaches and brioche notes with hints of praline and ginger. Medium-bodied with great richness and depth in the mouth, it has a lovely creamy texture offset by a wicked backbone of freshness, finishing long with mineral and savory/yeasty layers.”
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2013 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“The 2013 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard, under the well-known Sonoma Coast terroir, offers elegant white currant, quince and stony notes with hints of apple blossom, lemon oil and a touch of orange rind. This medium-bodied wine should drink nicely for 3-4 years.”
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2012 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Not many producers get fruit from this magical vineyard, sought after for being cool, coastal and meticulously farmed. This wine speaks to all that, offering sublime Meyer lemon, pear and golden honey around a balanced soul and wild ginger-infused intensity.”
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2011 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
93+ Points, Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2011 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard is direct and focused in style. Butter, pastry, citrus and sweet spices are some of the nuances that are alive in the glass. Because of its proximity to the Pacific and the cool vintage, the Platt is a bit compact and tightly wound at this stage. Readers should give the 2011 another year or two in bottle to start unwinding. Wild flowers, almonds and mint are layered into the finish. There is a lot to look forward to here.”
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2010 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
95 Points, Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2010 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard stands out in this range. A big, broad-shouldered wine, the Platt is actually reminiscent of a red wine in its structure. Lemon, oyster shells, salt and all sorts of citrus notes are woven throughout in this intense, saline finish. Think of the Platt as a California version of Corton-Charlemagne.”
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2009 Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
94+ Points, Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2009 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard is a striking wine. This is the most reticent of Ramey’s 2009 Chardonnays. Stylistically, it is a much more mineral-infused, cool wine in its aromas and flavors, but the voice of the old Wente clones comes through in the wine’s broad-shouldered personality and sheer size. This big Chardonnay appears to have the structure to drink well for years. It is a dazzling effort. This is the first vintage for the Platt, a site that was previously used in the Sonoma Coast bottling.”
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Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley has savory scents of mushrooms, tobacco leaves and underbrush complementing a core of cranberry and red cherry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with generous, earth-laced fruit and a long, flavorful finish. This is very easy to drink!”
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2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is spicy and lifted with cinnamon and dried roses, fresh with wild raspberry fruit and blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied and softly textured, characterized by elegance and finesse. Drink over the next 10 or so years.”
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2017 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“As to the reds, the 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes from a handful of sites and spent 14 months in just under 40% new French oak. Its translucent ruby color is followed by a complex, earthy effort that offers mulled strawberry and cherry fruit, notes of dried herbs, forest floor, and saddle leather, medium-bodied richness, and a great texture. This Burgundy lover’s Pinot Noir shines for its complexity and elegance more than power and richness.”
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2016 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2016 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley was aged for 14 months in 49% new French oak. Pale to medium ruby-purple, the nose gives warm potpourri, cinnamon stick and autumn leaves scents with classic notes of cola and smoke over a core of warm cranberry sauce, blueberry compote and red cherry preserves. Light to medium-bodied, the palate offers concentrated red and black fruits with great layers of spice and earthy nuances. It has a soft frame of structuring tannins and vibrant acidity, finishing very long and layered. 1,623 cases produced.”
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2015 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The appellation 2015 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is a head turner and boasts fabulous notes of black cherries, wild strawberries, smoked earth, and forest floor. It’s another classic, medium-bodied, perfectly balanced effort from this estate that doesn’t put a foot wrong. It too will keep for a decade or more.”
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Template

2017 Template
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2017 Template is a blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has continually blossoming scents of Morello cherries, dried herbs, cedar, milk chocolate, leather and coffee. The full-bodied palate offers concentrated fruits, finely textured tannins, seamless freshness and a long, spicy finish. It will benefit from more time in bottle or a long decant. Only 95 cases were made.”
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2016 Template
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Ramey blends 70% Merlot from Mount Veeder with 23% Oakville Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena for this winning, complex wine that substantially overdelivers on its price. Herbaceous and earthy in peppercorn, cedar and clove, it offers remarkable structure and grace around sublime red fruit and cocoa powder. It will age well.”
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2015 Template
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The Right Bank-styled wine from David Ramey, the 2015 Template checks in as 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon. It reveals abundant notes of blackcurrants, flowers, spices, and cedar pencil. With medium to full body, a ripe, sexy, opulent mouthfeel, sweet tannin, and considerable length, it’s going to dish out loads of pleasure over the coming 10-12 years.”
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2014 Template
92+ Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“Template is a new wine/blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2014 Template is a little closed, revealing subtle notes of plums and crushed blueberries, cedar and toast plus a hint of baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich, soft and plummy on the palate, it has a good amount of depth and a long, spicy finish.”
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Annum

2018 Annum
97 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is pure and expressive this year. Blended with 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, it has a beautiful perfume of cassis, mint chocolate, dried thyme and lavender with hints of mushroom and tobacco just beginning to emerge. The palate is plush and velvety with an expansive core of floral fruit and bright, balancing acidity that gives it a weightless feel.”
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2017 Annum
96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum takes on a deeper, more layered profile, opening in the glass with ripe fruit, leather, cassis, and menthol seamlessly woven together. Full-bodied, it has more ample structure, with s great spine of acidity and a rounded mouthfeel and ripe tannins that are well-integrated. Offering fantastic freshness throughout, this will be a wine to cellar and drink.”
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2016 Annum
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum, blended with 5% Cabernet Franc, offers pure aromas of red cherries, blackcurrants, dried thyme, cedar, tobacco leaves and rose petals. The full-bodied palate blossoms with layer after layer of nuanced fruit. It has a seamless structure, with lacy tannins, integrated yet persistent freshness and a tremendously long finish. 430 cases were made.”
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2015 Annum
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“Medium to deep ruby, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. The nose features licorice, dried leaves, cedar, vanilla pod and iron aromas with mint chocolate, cumin, cardamom, coffee bean and a core of red and black fruits—so many layers and exotic spice notes! Medium to full-bodied, it explodes with luscious fruits, chocolate and spice accents, framed by very ripe, grainy tannins and great freshness and finishing long and layered. Yes! 842 cases were made.”
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2014 Annum
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“With a Pauillac-like style in its graphite, blackcurrant, lead pencil and tobacco aromatics, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is a full-bodied, concentrated, seamless 2014 that’s very much in the style of the 2014 vintage. Despite the upfront charm, it has plenty of underlying tannin and structure and is going to evolve beautifully for 15-20 years. This cuvée is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc, aged all in new oak.”
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2013 Annum
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This beautiful wine includes 9% Cabernet Franc that gives a lift of floral violet and grainy cedar. Classic all around in its etchings of coconut shavings, graphite, spice and dust, the fruit is additionally savory in bright red currant and a crunch of cassis, with an underpinning of soft, succulent blackberry.”
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2012 Annum
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum contains 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc. It’s deep ruby with wonderful aromas of laurel leaf, beef drippings, prosciutto, star anise, fenugreek, crème de cassis and crushed black cherries with dried flowers and a sanguine/iron streak. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers that Ramey lushness, fully fruited, spiced and rounded in the mouth with wonderfully ripe, fine-grained tannins and good freshness, finishing very long and layered. This seems to have only just shed its baby fat. 675 cases were made.”
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2011 Annum
92 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is at its sweet spot for drinking, with a balance of red cherry and currant fruit with mature notes of graphite, dried meats, mushroom and cedar. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc from the Oakville, Mt. Veeder and Diamond Mountain appellations, it has a medium weight and integrated tannins, and is just beginning to open to notes of olive and earth on the finish. A challenging vintage, David Ramey aged the 2011 in barrel for 19 months rather than his usual 26. 628 cases were made.”
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2010 Annum
96 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“Sage, rosemary, menthol, dark plums, licorice and sweet tobacco meld together in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum. Plush, round and inviting, the 2010 appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The balance of sweet, layered fruit and the structure of the year is simply dazzling. I have always adored David Ramey’s 2010 Cabernets. Today, they are dazzling.”
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2009 Annum
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“Deep ruby in color, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum, a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Petit Verdot, opens with dark raisin and prune notions plus graphite, cedar shavings, wet bark, chocolate box and turned earth, revealing cassis, black cherries, charcuterie, clove and licorice with time. Medium-bodied and silky, at this moment it’s striking a wonderful balance of fruit and tertiary character, with a firm frame of grainy tannins and good acidity, finishing with spicy nuances. So good! Drinking stunningly now, this will continue to hold. 350 cases were made.”
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2008 Annum
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Also still youthful, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is a blockbuster from Napa that has full-bodied notes of crème de cassis, crushed flowers, dried herbs, and spice box. It’s rich, fabulously concentrated, and textured, and a brilliant wine that’s still youthful.”
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2007 Annum
95 Points, Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum, containing 2% Petit Verdot, is deep ruby-black in color and offers aromas of cast iron pan, graphite, toasted cumin, star anise and old leather with dried red and black cherries, cedar, cigars, bitter chocolate and loads of red fruit and herb sparks. It’s medium-bodied, silky and lush with a lovely interplay of tertiary and fruit flavors. It has a frame of cocoa powder-like tannins, retaining great freshness and finishing very, very long and layered. This is just stunning to drink right now! 865 cases produced.”
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2006 Annum
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Inky ruby color. Pungent aromas of blackcurrant, cherry preserves, licorice and smoky Indian spices. Really exotic in the mouth, offering mineral-driven dark berry and bitter cherry flavors, with dusty tannins adding grip. The spice and mineral notes build with air and extend through the long, sappy, gently sweet finish. There’s a strong suggestion of Pauillac showing today, and I don’t think this would be out of place in a flight of high-end Bordeaux of similar age.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
97 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine has been given time to mature in bottle and still has years to go. Cedar, pencil shavings, crushed rock and firm tannin accentuate the savory, complex concentration and intensity. Black olive, grilled meat and game contribute additional flavor and texture. Enjoy best from 2026–2036.”
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2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Cofermented with 11% Petit Verdot, this is a serious, classically made wine from the generous appellation, Old World in its grippy structure and full embrace of cedar, pencil shavings and dried herb. Clove and peppercorn provide additional spice around a length of firm, integrated tannin and oak, finishing in a sanguine element of meat. Enjoy 2025–2030.”
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2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is a dead ringer for a great vintage of Ducru-Beaucaillou. Pure crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and tobacco leaf notes all flow to a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that exudes class, elegance, and purity, all while still carrying serious depth and richness. Made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot, it has ripe tannin, impeccable balance and a great finish, all promising a long life.”
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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
95+ Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of ripe black berries, crushed black currants, pencil lead and dried herbs with hints of dark chocolate and menthol. Medium to full-bodied with a great intensity and harmony, it has a solid backbone of firm grainy tannins and great length. Still very youthful and primary, give it another 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 20+ years.”
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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
97+ Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“As usual, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is a great wine (a 650-case blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot). This sexy, full-throttle, opaque purple-colored 2012 boasts fabulous concentration along with copious notes of pen ink, blueberries, blackberries, and hints of graphite and espresso bean. Deep, full-bodied and multidimensional, this sensational Cabernet should drink well for 20-25 years. When I was tasting with David Ramey, he opened a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard, which I also rated 96. A truly great offering, it was just coming into drinkability at the age of 10. I think the 2012 will ultimately be better and last even longer than the 2004.”
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2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
94 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard seems to have handled the challenges of the vintage brilliantly. All of the vineyard signatures come through beautifully. Incense, smoke, tobacco, wild flowers and black fruit meld together in an effortless, gracious Cabernet Sauvignon. Once again, David Ramey used a fairly high amount of Petit Verdot (24%) in the blend.”
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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
98 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“As usual, the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is a fabulous effort. The debut vintage of this cuvee was 2004, which is still quite young (I recently rated it 95). From the Oakville appellation, it is aged in 100% new Taransaud barrels, but sadly, only about 260 cases are made. The 2010 boasts beautiful notes of fruitcake, espresso roast, chocolate and black currants in its complex, full-bodied, concentrated, multi-dimensional personality. There is a huge up-side to this beauty as the tannins have not yet fully resolved. Give it another few years of bottle age and drink it over the following two decades or more.”
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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“From a site in Oakville, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is another huge, intense wine that also possesses wonderful nuance and delineation, a rare attribute for such a big Cabernet. Espresso, mocha, black cherries, grilled herbs and sweet spices lead to a huge core of blue/black fruit in this brooding, full-bodied wine. There is a lot to like in the 2009 Pedregal, but I can’t imagine the wine being fully expressive until at least age ten. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039.”
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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
96+ Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard brings together all of the elements of the Ramey house style. A beautiful, well-articulate bouquet melds into layers of dark fruit. Clean, vibrant mineral notes give the wine its energy and vitality. This is a typical Oakville Cabernet loaded with class and pedigree. Exotic spiced notes wrap around the textured, multi-dimensional finish. This is a dazzling showing. The 2008 Pedregal is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Petit Verdot aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028.”
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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
98 Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“Deep garnet colored, the 2007 Pedregal Proprietary Red is sporting a gregarious blackberry pie and blueberry compote-scented nose with touches of mocha, wood smoke, unsmoked cigars and Chinese five spice plus a touch of potpourri. Full-bodied, concentrated and aging at a glacial pace, the built-like-a-brick-house palate is only just starting to budge into tertiary characters, finishing with incredible length and depth.”
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
95+ Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Ramey has discovered a fabulous source in the Oakville Corridor, and the sensational 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard (sadly, only 310 cases produced) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. Inky purple to the rim, with sweet creme de cassis, roasted meat, and blackberry fruit notes, juicy succulence on the attack, full-bodied power, plenty of glycerin, sensational purity, and a hint of bouquet garni, this is an enormously endowed Cabernet Sauvignon that builds incrementally on the palate, finishing with a blast of power and sweet tannin. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 25+ years.”
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Readers looking for a Screaming Eagle look-alike should check out David Ramey’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal (85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot), a wine that has put on amazing richness and intensity since last year. Beautifully pure creme de cassis fruit interwoven with notions of spring flowers, espresso roast, and truffles jump from the glass of this wine. Wonderfully sweet, expansive fruit flavors, a massive, full-bodied palate, and superb elegance as well as purity suggest this stunner should drink well for 20-25+ years.”
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, Oakville
95+ Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Another killer wine from David Ramey comes from the Pedregal Vineyard. This is one of my favorite sites for Cabernet Sauvignon in all of Napa, right on the Oakville crossroads on the western side of the valley, just adjacent to Rudd and slightly down the hill from Dalla Valle and the Phelps Backus vineyard. Rocky, iron-rich, red soils seem to produce terrific Cabernet Sauvignon, and certainly this is a knock-out. Sadly, there are only 325 cases of the 2004 Pedregal, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Petit Verdot. Dense purple with notes of creme de cassis, cedar, truffle, and crushed rocks interwoven with extravagant levels of graphite, black currants, and scorched earth, this dense, powerful, rich wine is a real connoisseur’s selection as it will need 3-4 years of bottle-age and should keep for 20-30+ years.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cooley Ranch

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine comes from a vineyard at 1,325-foot elevation above the wilds of Rockpile. Forested and age-worthy, the tannins are balanced and lengthy, with impressive structure and grace. This classically made, old-school-style red is 100% varietal.”
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Claret

2018 Claret, North Coast
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“Deep ruby-purple, the 2018 Claret is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. It features blackcurrant aromas with accents of peppercorn, bacon, cedar, thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, its powerful, concentrated fruits are supported by finely grained tannins, and it has a long, still youthfully coiled finish. It will continue to unfold for several more years in bottle. 2,432 cases produced.”
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2017 Claret, North Coast
92 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2017 Claret is a blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah and 2% Cabernet Franc. It opens with classic scents of chocolate-covered cherries, cedar, bay leaves and tobacco with a very classy frame of sweet spices. In the mouth, it’s medium-bodied and plushly fruited with a fine grain and great freshness, finishing long. 4,482 cases produced.”
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2016 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This blends a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon with 26% Merlot, 12% Malbec, 8% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. Together, they interweave into a cohesive whole of clove, black pepper and meaty intensity and integrated oak. Soft and round on the palate, it pleases at an unbelievable price.”
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2015 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Moving to the reds, the 2015 Claret checks in as a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Syrah, and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot all aged in 10-15% new French oak. Lots of blackcurrants, olive, peppery herbs, and cedar notes emerge from this medium-bodied, elegant Bordeaux blend that has loads to love. Drink it over the coming decade.”
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2014 Claret, Napa Valley
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is one of the producer’s deepest value propositions, a well-made, robustly approachable and accessible wine made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Soft and firmly integrated, it’s perfumed and floral, with layers of dark cherry and tobacco that evolve with grace in the glass.”
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2013 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Having spent only 12 months in barrel, this vintage of the producer’s Claret is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon with 34% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 3% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It opens in exotic floral and spice, with a juicy midpalate around soft, rounded tannins and smoothly integrated oak. It provides extraordinary value for the quality.”
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2012 Claret, Napa Valley
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“An excellent value given the quality of all the individual components, this wine blends 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with 24% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, giving it a unique California edge. Black tea and plum rise most prominently to the front of the bouquet, holding on to a softened, floral bouquet with slight Syrah-like violet.”
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2011 Claret, Napa Valley
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright purple. Fresh, clove-accented red berry and cherry aromas show an energetic, sharply focused personality. Youthful, deep redcurrant and cherry-vanilla flavors pick up sweetness with air. Quite open, with no rough edges. Finishes with good breadth and length, leaving a subtle smoky note behind.”
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2010 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2010 Claret is an excellent introduction to the vintage. Sweet floral aromatics meld into nuanced dark fruit in this vibrant, chiseled wine. Although the 2010 will be approachable in a few years, it also has more than enough fruit and pure structure to continue to develop nicely for a number of years. There is a centeredness and pure poise to the 2010 that is compelling. This is a gorgeous entry-level offering from David Ramey.”
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2009 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Inky ruby. Cassis, licorice and pungent herbs on the nose. Supple, sweet and lush but surprisingly lively, offering deep red- and blackcurrant flavors and a touch of bitter cherry. This is showing more richness than I usually find in this bottling. Finishes broad and sweet, with suave tannins and a late note of licorice.”
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2008 Claret, Napa Valley
92 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Pure, rich, structured and full-bodied, with an expansive core of ripe plum, currant, tobacco, sage and cedar flavors, tilting toward tar on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2019. 2,700 cases made.”
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2007 Claret, Napa Valley
93 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Bordeaux-like in its subtlety and restraint, yet rich, flavorful, full-bodied and expansive, with a mix of cedar, currant, cigar box, tar and mineral. Firm and focused, its elegance and refinement are impressive. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2018. 4,500 cases made.”
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2006 Claret, Napa Valley
90 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
Ruby-red. Spicy red- and blackcurrant aromas are complemented by cocoa and smoky minerals. Medium-weight red fruit flavors show good concentration, with velvety tannins framing the wine. The spicy note repeats on the suave, seamless finish. Ramey calls this his roasted chicken wine.”
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2004 Claret, Napa Valley
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“David Ramey calls this his entry-level Cabernet. It’s a blend of all five Bordeaux varieties, with a drop of Syrah, and has softness and immediate appeal. Complex and rich in dark stone fruit, berry, dark chocolate, coffee and spice flavors, it’s drinking beautifully now.”
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2002 Claret, Napa Valley
91 Points – Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2002 Claret (59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc) boasts deep, cedary, black currant fruit, medium to full body, broad flavors, and a long, pure finish.”
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Cabernet Franc

2018 Cabernet Franc, Oakville
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2018 Cabernet Franc is elegantly styled, with a deep ruby color and aromas of redcurrants, tobacco, bitter chocolate and streaks of herbal tones. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, crunchy fruit, abundant, powdery tannins and a long, perfumed finish.”
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2012 Cabernet Franc, Oakville
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“A brilliant offering, the 2012 Cabernet Franc Oakville offers lots of forest floor, acacia flowers, cedarwood and blue as well as black fruits, and a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel. Drink now-2025.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. It has a deep ruby color and fragrance of Morello cherries, chocolate, mushrooms, savory herbs and pipe tobacco. The full-bodied palate is powdery and plush with soft, alluring streaks of herbal character and a long, layered finish.”
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2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This wine vastly overdelivers on its price point—a rarity in its category and peers. Made from grapes throughout the appellation, the majority from St. Helena, it blends in small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cab Franc. Turned earth, pungent tobacco leaf and currant define its savory, substantially structured elegance that offers room to age.”
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2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Wine Spectator, James Molesworth
“Features a dense core of cherry paste and plum fruit, laced with a range of blood orange, plum pit, grilled savory and chalk notes. Tightly focused, with the fruit remerging steadily through the finish. Will cellar well. Best from 2021 through 2034. 7,177 cases made.”
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2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is classic Ramey Cabernet all the way. Blackberries, currants, scorched earth, and charcoal aromatics, medium to full body, great elegance, and notable concentration all make for a top notch 2014 that can be drunk today or cellared for 10-15 years. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot, and it’s made in decent enough quantities that it should be easy to find.”
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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Sites from throughout the valley contribute to the lovely layering of this accessible wine, softly structured and classically inspired in its dried herb and distinct purity of cassis. Delicate despite its ripeness and power, it leaves a smoky hint of sweet tobacco on the finish.”
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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
92 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Well-crafted, offering a mix of dense earth, cedar and dark berry flavors, with crushed rock, graphite, espresso and cigar box nuances. Ends with chewy tannins. Will benefit from some cellaring. Drink now through 2028. 8,600 cases made.”
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2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
92 Points – Decanter
“Black olives, cedar, fresh meat and dark fruit jam makes for a very aromatic but not overwhelming nose. Lots of richness – succulent in style with very polished tannins and deep, seductive fruit.”
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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
94 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“Ramey’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is a spherical wine with all of its elements in place. Mocha, espresso, blackberries, incense and graphite all come together in a wine that impresses for its exceptional overall balance. White flowers, cloves and asphalt all develop later, lending an element of exoticisim that is simply compelling. The 2010 is a blend of valley floor and hillside fruit.”
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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent choice for readers who want to drink a Ramey wine without waiting the decade or so it takes most of his wines to truly open up. Dark red berries, savory herbs, mint and licorice all jump from the glass. A large-scaled, voluptuous wine, the 2009 is juicy, expressive and wonderfully resonant. Layers of fruit continue to build to the rich, enveloping finish. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is quite a mouthful! Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029.”
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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Erin Brooks
“Deep ruby, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, opens with aromas of cedar, old leather, graphite, star anise and fenugreek with meaty notions, dusty earth, iron and a core of dried red and black cherries and berries. It’s medium-bodied, silky and smooth in the mouth, swelling out to intact, ripe black fruits with layers of chocolate and spice. It has very plush, ripe, pixelated tannins and good freshness, finishing long and savory. This is in a beautiful spot for drinking right now! 4,678 cases were made.”
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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Ramey was gracious enough to open a small retrospective of 2007s, all of which showed beautifully. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley was singing, with lots of tobacco leaf, earth, and tapenade notes, medium to full body, and great elegance and purity.”
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Dense ruby-red color. Ripe and smoky, offering powerful raspberry and cherry scents, along with tobacco and roasted coffee. Surprisingly vibrant in the mouth, with zesty red and blackcurrant flavors, velvety texture and good mineral snap. Finishes clean and brisk, with excellent lift and cut.”
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as sweet, tarry, black currant, chocolate, cedar, and wood smoke-like flavors, and decent acidity. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.”
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Syrah, Sonoma Coast

2019 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a compelling coastal varietal wine, inviting on the nose in forest pine, white pepper and subtle red fruit. Cofermented with 14% Viognier, the grapes were grown at Cole Creek and Rodgers Creek vineyards. The silky, supple texture shows the potential to age. Enjoy best from 2029–2039.”
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2018 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
98 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is an outstanding vintage of this wine: sinewy and seductive in black pepper, garrigue and brooding black fruit. Made from grapes grown at both Cole Creek Vineyard and Rodgers Creek, it is sublime in texture and complex in structure, with lasting layers of smoked meat, citrus and olive.”
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2017 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Winemaker David Ramey sources from both Cole Creek and Rodgers Creek vineyards to make this wine, cofermenting it with 11% Viognier. Crushed rock, garrigue, gamy meat and lavender appear and accent an earthy, full-bodied core of silky texture and luscious dark cherry.”
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2016 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“I loved the 2016 Syrah Sonoma Coast, a dead ringer for an outstanding Côte Rôtie with its gamey, olive, flower, and sweet red and black fruit-driven aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and no hard edges, it’s a smoking good, complex, layered Syrah to enjoy over the coming decade.”
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2015 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a well-made wine from several sites, including Cole Creek, Rodgers Creek and Alegria, all vineyard-designates of their own. Together, they sizzle in floral lavender, smoke and gamy meat. The Syrah is cofermented with 6% Viognier. The body is concentrated in ripeness and grip; let it mellow in the cellar and enjoy best 2025–2030.”
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2014 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“From a range of vineyards including Cole and Rodgers Creek, this blend is thick and soft, highlighted in charcuterie, black licorice and tar aromas. Birch and leather add more savory personality, as the nose continues to suggest the aromatic landscape of an Italian deli. It’s cofermented with a small percentage of Viognier.”
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2013 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
92 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Syrah (Sonoma Coast) is bold, plump and juicy. Dark blue and purplish hued fruits, smoke, black pepper, violets and lavender notes blossom in the glass. Bold and flamboyant in style, with plenty of underlying energy, the 2013 hits all the right notes. The vineyard sources are Cole Creek and Rodgers Creek. A touch of Viognier (8%) adds aromatic complexity. Today, the straight Sonoma Coast is my favorite of these 2013 Syrahs.”
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2012 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
92 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The outstanding 2012 Syrah Sonoma Coast’s opaque purple color is followed by notes of apricot marmalade (5% Viognier is co-fermented in this wine), black olives, cassis and blackberries. Dense, plump, corpulent and full-bodied, this luscious, hedonistic Syrah will drink well for 7-8 years.”
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2011 Syrah, Sonoma Coast

94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Aging gracefully and reminding me a top Saint Joseph from the likes of Gonon, the 2011 Syrah Sonoma Coast offers a medium-bodied, ripe, layered profile. Blackberries, peppery herbs, graphite, and smoked earth as well as an almost granite-like minerality all emerge from the glass, and it can safely be consumed anytime over the coming decade as well.”
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2010 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2010 Syrah Sonoma Coast, which is co-fermented with 6% Viognier, reminds me of a French Cote Rotie. The brilliant aromatics include black raspberries, licorice, incense, lychee and spring flowers. Dense, rich and full-bodied with beautiful balance, superb purity and a provocative flavor profile, it can be enjoyed now and over the next decade.”
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2009 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“Ramey’s 2009 Syrah is bombastic. A huge powerful wine, the 2009 literally explodes from the glass with masses of dark red fruit, violets and sweet spices. This dramatic, full-throttle wine is sure to thrill readers for its explosive personality. There isn’t a ton of varietal character in the glass, but on the flip side, that could make the 2009 an excellent introduction for readers just beginning to explore Syrah, as the typical notes that can be a bit new to some palates are very much in the background. The 2009 is quite beautiful if taken on its own terms. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2029.”
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2008 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2008 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast is a text book Syrah (as well as a fantastic value) that delivers exciting notes of ripe blackberry and raspberry styled fruits, smoked game, loads of minerality, and lifting, complementing floral undertones on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, with a concentration, rich mid-palate, gorgeous purity and finesse, and a classically styled, structured finish, this fantastic Syrah opens up with air and presents a thrilling drinking experience. It should age effortlessly for 10-12 years, if not longer.”
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2007 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
92+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Fermented with 5% Viognier and 25% whole cluster, the 2007 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast sports gamey, meaty aromatics of black fruits, smoked meat, licorice, pepper, and loads of crushed stone. Straight up rocking aromatics, the palate is just as good and shows medium to full body, solid concentration, juicy acidity, and a long, clean finish. Impressive for its complexity, as well as for its focus and precision on the palate, this should drink beautifully for 15 years.”
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2006 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
91 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2006 Syrah Sonoma Coast exhibits sumptuous blackberry fruit intermixed with olive, pepper, acacia flower, and roasted meat notes. Dense, opulent, and deep, this amazing effort should drink well for 8-10 years.”
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2005 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Ramey’s top-notch Syrahs include the deep purple-hued 2005 Syrah Sonoma Coast, which offers notes of camphor, tapenade, blackberries, and currants. Medium to full-bodied with an incredibly long finish, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 7-10 years.”
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2004 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
90 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“There are less than 200 cases of the 2004 Syrah, which is showing better than last year. Meaty, blackberry, and cassis notes interwoven with some smoke and underbrush arise from this inky purple-colored wine. It is peppery, full-bodied, with hints of tapenade and spice. It is very French, but the ripeness is clearly Californian. This wine should drink well for 7-8 years.”
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Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard

2016 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2016 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard has classic Rhône-inspired markers of savory cured meats, black pepper, lavender, and black plum. It displays richness without weight and has fine structure throughout. Drink 2022-2035.”
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2015 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Another Côte Rôtie look-alike is the 2015 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard, which is loaded with exotic notions of salted meat, ground pepper, spring flowers, and assorted red and black fruits. From a site in the cooler Petaluma Gap, this medium to full-bodied, concentrated Syrah has integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a beautiful finish.”
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2014 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A step up, the 2014 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard is a blockbuster effort that reminds me of a good vintage of the Côte Rôtie La Mouline from Guigal. Awesome notes of incense, lavender, bacon fat, and spring flowers gives way to a full-bodied, voluptuous Syrah that has a sexy, seamless texture, sweet tannin, and a big finish. This cuvée saw 10% Viognier and is an exotic, intense, superstar of a Syrah readers should snatch up. 587 cases.”
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2013 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
95 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“A perennial standout, this Syrah is cofermented with 10% Viognier, all fruit sourced from a site on the western edge of Sonoma Mountain in the cool confines of the Petaluma Gap. Beautiful and bold, it imparts a focused line of blackberry and lavender flavors over a lush backdrop of sizzling acidity and smoked meat scents.”
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2012 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“As with the ’14, the 2012 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard saw a whopping 10% Viognier. It’s still young and offers a sensational perfume of currants, smoked meats, olives, spices, and crushed flowers. It’s a full-bodied, rounded, voluptuous beauty that has no hard edges, a flamboyant, sexy personality, and a great finish. Count me as a fan. It will continue drinking beautifully for another decade or more.”
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2010 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A true blockbuster, the 2010 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard reminds me of a top Hermitage from the likes of Michel Chapoutier. Incredible notes of smoked meats, licorice, graphite, and black, meaty fruits all flow to a powerful, full-bodied Syrah that has a stacked mid-palate, a layered texture, and an awesome finish. It’s a killer bottle of wine that’s drinking great today yet has another decade of longevity. I wish there were more Syrahs from Sonoma with this level of depth and density!”
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2009 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni
“The 2009 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard boasts stunning depth and richness. Black pepper, spices, cloves, plums and blackberries are all woven together in this voluptuous, intense wine. Today, the 2009 tastes like a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It, too, is a striking wine if taken on its own terms. Syrah lovers are probably better off looking elsewhere. David Ramey told me in retrospect he may have picked a bit later than ideal. I suppose that is part of the learning process, as Ramey began making Syrah only in 2004. Subsequent vintages are more refined, but both 2009 Syrahs are brutes (beautiful brutes!), at least today. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029.”
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2008 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Wow, a totally smoking Syrah, the 2008 Ramey Syrah Rodger’s Creek Vineyard, 100% Syrah fermented with ~30% whole cluster and aged for 28 months in 75% new French oak, delivers a brilliant bouquet of black currant, smoked meats, bay leaf, bacon fat, and graphite that carries into a full-bodied, rich, and awesomely concentrated palate. Despite the overall size here, this has fantastic detail, a pure, lifted texture, and more than enough structure to keep this aging well for 10-12+ years.”
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2007 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
94+ Points – Wine Spectator
“Very refined and classy, the 2007 Ramey Syrah Rodger’s Creek Vineyard, fermented with a touch of Viognier and a 25% whole cluster, delivers stunning aromatics of cassis and raspberry fruits, smoked bacon, violets, and a touch of tapenade. A dead ringer for a top northern Rhone Syrah, it’s medium to full bodied on the palate with awesome focus and energy, ripe, edgy fruit, beautiful acidity, and a structured, long finish. Superb and this should age beautifully. Give bottles another 3 to 5 years and then drink over the following 15 years.”
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2006 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Deep, bright ruby. Highly expressive bouquet of blackcurrant and boysenberry, with sexy floral and spice notes adding vivacity. Lively red and dark fruit flavors gain an exotic floral quality with air and become spicier on the back end. Impressively vibrant syrah, with excellent finishing clarity and sweet persistence. As with the barrel sample of ‘07 that I also tasted, this is more energetic than the Shanel.”
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2005 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2005 Syrah Rodger’s Creek Vineyard boasts a black/purple color as well as abundant notes of crushed pepper, incense, Chinese black tea, plums, tapenade, and blackberries. It reminds me of a 2003 Clape Cornas from the Rhone Valley. Huge, tannic, and promising, it will drink well for 8-12 years.”
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Syrah, Cole Creek Vineyard

2015 Syrah, Cole Creek Vineyard
93 Points – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
“The 2015 Syrah Cole Creek Vineyard is bright, punchy and quite flavorful. Juicy red cherry, plum, chalk, white pepper, mint and blood orange create an attractive sense of brightness that nicely complements the rich, textured fruit. The 2015 spent two years in 100% new French oak.”
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2014 Syrah, Cole Creek Vineyard
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“The 2014 Syrah Cole Creek Vineyard is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and offers up notions of blackberry pie, crème de cassis and fragrant earth with hints of potpourri and oolong tea. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a taut, chewy frame and plenty of savory and sweet layers, finishing long and earthy.”
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2013 Syrah, Cole Creek Vineyard
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Very little of this wine exists, sadly, given its gorgeous mix of mint, dried herb and feral, meaty notes. Despite its rustic flirtatiousness, it allows for floral aromas to accent the expansive palate, revealing hints of white pepper, citrus and smoked meat.”
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2012 Syrah, Cole Creek Vineyard
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“This is a gorgeous expression of the variety, co-fermented with 6% Viognier, fruity, ripe and plush yet also completely varietal in its punches of floral white pepper, anise and gamy meat. Although the wine is ready to enjoy now, those who can restrain themselves should cellar it through 2022 to see how it further develops.”
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Syrah, Shanel Vineyard

2007 Syrah, Shanel Vineyard
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Ramey’s 2007 Syrah Shanel Vineyard, which includes 7% Viognier, possesses an explosive bouquet of blackberries, bacon fat, lychee nuts, and honeysuckle. The complex, Cote Rotie-like aromatics are followed by a meaty, full-bodied wine with silky tannins, enormous purity and depth, and stunning overall complexity and richness. This superb effort may turn out to be Ramey’s finest Syrah to date.”
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2006 Syrah, Shanel Vineyard
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“Slightly better is the 2006 Syrah Shanel Vineyard. It includes 3% Viognier, but it is less noticeable at this stage. An opaque purple color is followed by enormous quantities of blackberries intermixed with tapenade, acacia flowers, and truffles. Full-bodied, meaty, and dense, it cuts an even broader mouthfeel than its sibling. It, too, can be drunk over the next decade.”
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2004 Syrah, Shanel Vineyard
90 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“From the Sonoma Coast, the 2004 Syrah Shanel Vineyard has 5% Viognier co-fermented. A very good first effort, this early-drinking, meaty, blackberry- and cassis-scented wine includes some pepper and coffee bean notes. The wine seemed to gain stature in the glass, so perhaps my rating is conservative. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The final vintage for this cuvee, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon offers a Graves-like personality of scorched earth, chocolate, charcoal, and black currants as well as a sumptuous, full-bodied palate, and a layered, multi-dimensional finish. Drink this remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon over the next two decades.”
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon
94 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon Vineyard (a 1,730-case cuvee of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc) has an inky dark ruby/purple color, a wonderfully sweet nose of espresso roast, fudge, blackberry, and cassis with a hint of incense and smoke. The wine is full-bodied, broadly flavored, opulent, and voluptuous, and that in itself seems to give the wine its current appeal, although I think this is a candidate for at least two decades of cellaring.”
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon
94 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Good full medium ruby. Highly nuanced and wonderfully expressive nose combines blue and black fruits and smoky oak. Fat, dense, and smooth in the mouth, with superripe but fresh flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, smoke and cigar box. Finishes with big, rich, mellow tannins and lingering notes of coffee and chocolate. A very satisfying 2003 with considerable early appeal but also very good aging potential.”
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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The top wine, the Jericho Canyon Proprietary Red, emerges from a vineyard northeast of Calistoga. Revealing exceptional intensity, along with a flamboyant, open-knit personality, the 2002 Jericho Canyon Proprietary Red (two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Merlot, and a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc) exhibits a deep purple color along with sweet fruit, and juicy, smoky bacon fat notes intermixed with creosote, creme de cassis, scorched earth, and toasty oak. This voluptuously-textured 2002 can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years.”
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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon
96 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The top wine, the Jericho Canyon Proprietary Red, emerges from a vineyard northeast of Calistoga. The inky/purple-colored 2001 Jericho Canyon Proprietary Red offers up a sumptuous perfume of licorice, espresso roast, graphite, blackberries, and currants. Unctuously-textured, with tremendous purity, high tannin, and a long finish, it reminds me of the old style vintages of Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon from the late sixties to the mid-seventies.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard
94+ Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead Vineyard is a perfect California imitation of a classified growth Pauillac. Creme de cassis, licorice, unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, black currants, earth, and bay leaf characteristics, but not a hint of oak, emerge from this full-bodied, rich, velvety-textured, sumptuous wine. It should drink fabulously well upon release, and continue to evolve for two decades or more.”
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Glass-staining ruby. Deep, youthfully brooding cassis and dark cherry on the nose, with a strong licorice note building in the glass. Sappy black and blue fruit flavors are framed by dusty tannins and energized by a tangy mineral note. The licorice quality repeats on the finish, which is broad, sappy and impressively persistent. For a big boy, this is pretty graceful.”
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Dark red. Intensely perfumed scents of kirsch, blackcurrant, dried rose and tobacco. Round and pliant, with juicy dark fruit flavors, velvety texture and slow-mounting tannins. As big and weighty as this is, there’s also excellent balance and clarity. Finishes with lightly chewy tannins and outstanding persistence.”
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Larkmead Vineyard
95 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead (1,360 cases from a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, and 9% Merlot) has that gorgeously pure creme de cassis that I notice consistently in Screaming Eagle. The wine is full-bodied, elegant, sexy and rich, and should easily last and evolve for 10-15 or more years. In fact, I would give it 2-3 years of bottle age. This is a phenomenal wine and one of the finest 2004 Cabernet Sauvignons.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain
93 Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“An offering with enormous potential is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain. It exhibits a smoky, barbecue meatiness, scorched earth, and creme de cassis personality reminiscent of certain Cabernets from volcanic soils. With full-bodied power, a voluptuous mid-palate, and superb length as well as purity, this big, chewy, mountain Cabernet will easily keep for two decades.”
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain
91+ Points – Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
“The 2003 Diamond Mountain (2,300 cases of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot) comes from an 11-acre gravel/clay vineyard on Diamond Mountain. Dense and full-bodied with huge, concentrated, smoky black currant fruit intermixed with deep, chewy, coffee notes as well as black fruits, it reveals a Bordeaux-like austerity that suggests cellaring for 2-3 years will be beneficial. It can be drunk over the following 15.”
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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain
93 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Deep, saturated ruby-red. Roasted plum, black raspberry, tar, licorice and meat on the nose; simultaneously shows a port-like character and a medicinal austerity. Lusher and sweeter than the Claret, with palate-coating flavors of blackberry, blueberry and truffle. ‘A wine of irrational exuberance,’ notes Ramey. Finishes very long, with mouthcoating tannins and a ripeness verging on roasted.”
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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain
92 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube
“Offering both a plump generosity of ripe berry, plum and black licorice and a firm structure. Fine depth and focus, gaining velocity and picking up a minerally edge. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.—2001 California Cabernet blind retrospective (June 2011). Drink now through 2016. 775 cases made.”
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
“Roasted coffee aromas are inviting on the nose of this Cabernet Sauvignon, blessed with 25% Cabernet Franc. The marriage works on every level, providing structured tannins and a leathery afterthought around vibrant accents of blackberry and dark plum. Broad shouldered, the wine is balanced with a jolt of minerality, suggesting cellaring through 2022–2027.”
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Pinot Noir, Platt Vineyard, Russian River Valley

2014 Pinot Noir, Platt Vineyard, Russian River Valley
92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“This is last vintage for this cuvée, as the vineyard was purchased by an investment company and is seeing a change in pricing. The 2014 Pinot Noir Platt Vineyard offers outstanding notes of strawberries, spice, framboise and hints of forest floor. Medium-bodied, seamless and elegant, with polished tannin, it’s a classy Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir to drink over the coming decade or so. 570 cases.”
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2012 Pinot Noir, Platt Vineyard, Russian River Valley
91 Points – Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
“Bright ruby. Fragrant, expansive aromas of red fruit compote, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a hint of blood orange adding an exotic twist. Sappy, penetrating and intensely fruity on the palate, offering sweet raspberry and rose pastille flavors lifted by tangy acidity. The floral note repeats strongly on the finish, which is tight, youthfully tannic and long. This is David Ramey’s first pinot noir under his own label.”
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