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2003 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 66
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OWC wrote: 94 points
December 27, 2023 - Rich, gorgeous stuff. Probably a little past peak, but still going strong. Drink now.
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WineWright Likes this wine: 95 points
December 2, 2023 - From 3L. Fantastic at 20 years with no signs of fading. Posted photo.
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roasted hill wrote:
August 26, 2023 - Decanted an hour. Dark, dark purple. Moderate legs. Nose of black plum, tobacco, and chocolate. Dark fruit, dark berry, resolving tannins still present with persistent grip. Very, very nice. Years left.
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DanielAVTL Likes this wine: 91 points
May 23, 2023 - * Opened and decanted 1-hour before serving.
With an extremely dark core and inky purple rim, Ramey's '03 Jericho Canyon Cabernet was showing vibrance and youth from the get-go, suggesting this cuvee has many years ahead of it.
On the nose, lovely notes of cigar, leather, herbs, creme de cassis, strawberry and even molasses. Very inviting and complex.
In the mouth, great structure, firm yet integrated tannins, loads of rich dark fruit (no jaminess), strawberry, pepper and traces of vanilla.
Overall a wine with excellent presence, balance, power and longevity, that lacks neither depth nor complexity. Style-wise, definitely more modern leaning, and clearly new-world in style, unlike other Ramey's I've tasted which could pass for 2nd growth left bank claret.
Strong performance meritting 91 points on the night (and probably a higher score if I were more of a modernist). Drink now through 2030 (and possibly beyond).1 person found this helpful Comment -
Kavine Likes this wine: 91 points
December 5, 2022 - Felt the fruit more than I expected. Drank after a Dal Forno which suited more.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Ramey Wine Cellars Red Wine Jericho Canyon Vineyard Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Ramey
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Jericho Canyon Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 893 (54%)
- Consumed 770 (46%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
heavily coated in pepper with blue cheese butter!, RibeyesWho Likes This Wine
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- Wine2003 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardJericho Canyon Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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