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Ramey Tasting
C.C.
Tasted November 15, 2007 by Jack with 537 views
Introduction
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.
Flight 1 (11 notes)
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
84 points
Crisp and tart. Plenty of acid but a little thin. Needs food.
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley
89 points
Much friendlier with sweet almost candied fruit. Nice and fresh with a good finish.
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Carneros
89 points
Sweet fruit with a little spice. Light in the middle but a good somewhat funky finish.
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard
90 points
Not quite as sweet as the others but is bigger in the mouth. Good balance. Good acid gives it a refreshing finish.
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard
93 points
Very nice. Rich and ripe with a little spice thrown in. Long wonderful finish. 93+
White
2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard
93 points
Much creamier than the others. Very interesting. Good dose of acid cuts through the cream with a big dollop of citrus. Very nice.
Red
2005 Ramey Claret
85 points
Good fruit on the front end turns tart and thin in the middle. Decent finish.
Red
2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
87 points
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.
Red
2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead Vineyard
89 points
Good fruitmasks the sweet underlying tannin. This one has more acid that gives the finish a lift. Has better balance.
Red
2004 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard
93 points
Great fruit with a good tannic grip. Good balance with a very refreshing (minty?) finish.
Red
2005 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coast
86 points
Big mouthfull of oaky fruit turns a little medicinal on the finish.