Ramey Wine Cellars Meetup

Meetup

Aug 31

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What was poured

In the order it was served. Quoted tasting notes are credited to their sources.

1 · 2015 Ramey Claret Napa Valley - blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Syrah, 4% Malbec, & 4% Petit Verdot grapes

92 Jeb Dunnuck

“This wine features "...10-15% new French oak. Lots of blackcurrants, olive, peppery herbs, & cedar notes emerge from this medium-bodied, elegant Bordeaux blend that has loads to love.”

Jeb Dunnuck

2 · 2014 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

92 Vinous

“This wine is just as appealing today as it was last year. Supple, open-knit & expressive, the 2014 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Floral & savory notes add an attractive upper register in this mid-weight, juicy 2014. Bright red stone fruit, plum & savory notes abound on the finish. This is a gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet from David Ramey...”

Vinous

3 · 2014 Ramey Rodgers Creek Vineyard Syrah

96 Jeb Dunnuck

“This is a blockbuster effort that reminds me of a goisod vintage of the Côte Rôtie La Mouline from Guigal. Awesome notes of incense, lavender, bacon fat, & spring flowers gives way to a full-bodied, voluptuous Syrah that has a sexy, seamless texture, sweet tannin, & a big finish. This cuvée saw 10% Viognier & is an exotic, intense, superstar of a Syrah readers should snatch up.”

Jeb Dunnuck

4 · 2016 Ramey Russian River Pinot Noir

93 Jeb Dunnuck

“This wine offers a light ruby/purple color as well as complex notes of kirsch, black raspberries, garrigue, & spice. Ramey has started using a touch of whole cluster & this was 75% destemmed, with that touch of stems adding a certain complexity & attractive herbal note. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, & elegant on the palate.”

Jeb Dunnuck

5 · 2016 Ramey Sonoma Coast Syrah

93 Jeb Dunnuck

“I loved the 2016 Syrah Sonoma Coast, a dead ringer for an outstanding Cote Rotie with its gamey, olive, flower, & sweet red & black fruit-driven aromas & flavors. Medium-bodied, with silky tannin & no hard edges, it’s a smoking good, complex, layered Syrah to enjoy over the coming decade.”

Jeb Dunnuck

6 · 2017 Ramey Sidebar High Valley Sauvignon Blanc

“Focused & precise, with detailed lemon meringue, orange blossom & lime zest flavors that are intense, fragrant & harmonious on the long, crisp finish." Rated 91 Wine Spectator #32 of Wine Spectator’s top 100 of 2017”

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7 · 2016 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley

93 Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2016 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is a richer, medium-bodied Chardonnay that stays firmly in the style of the estate. Classy notes of caramelized citrus, honeysuckle, and brioche all emerge from this beautiful Russian River Chardonnay that has both freshness and richness. It’s already drinking nicely yet will certainly keep for 7-8 years.”

Jeb Dunnuck

8 · 2015 Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard

93 The Wine Advocate

“The 2015 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard has a gregarious white peach, green mango and passion fruit nose with touches of cashews, lightly browned toast and butterscotch. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of zip and zing, with a great intensity of vibrant tropical fruit flavors and a wicked acid backbone, finishing on a lingering mineral note.”

The Wine Advocate