The Chardoneys performed as expected they were all good and if you like Chards you really can't go too wrong with Ramey. The cabs however, while good, were a bit of a disappointment.
Big tannic grip is the first thing you notice. There is a decent amount of fruit and some tar flavors but it is green and should settle down some. I'm not sure I taste enough fruit to wow me.
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 84 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Crisp and tart. Plenty of acid but a little thin. Needs food.
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2005 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Much friendlier with sweet almost candied fruit. Nice and fresh with a good finish.
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2005 Ramey Chardonnay Carneros 89 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Sweet fruit with a little spice. Light in the middle but a good somewhat funky finish.
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2005 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Not quite as sweet as the others but is bigger in the mouth. Good balance. Good acid gives it a refreshing finish.
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2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Very nice. Rich and ripe with a little spice thrown in. Long wonderful finish. 93+
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2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Much creamier than the others. Very interesting. Good dose of acid cuts through the cream with a big dollop of citrus. Very nice.
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2005 Ramey Claret 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good fruit on the front end turns tart and thin in the middle. Decent finish.
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2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Big tannic grip is the first thing you notice. There is a decent amount of fruit and some tar flavors but it is green and should settle down some. I'm not sure I taste enough fruit to wow me.
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2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good fruitmasks the sweet underlying tannin. This one has more acid that gives the finish a lift. Has better balance.
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2004 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Great fruit with a good tannic grip. Good balance with a very refreshing (minty?) finish.
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2005 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Big mouthfull of oaky fruit turns a little medicinal on the finish.
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