Benchmark Wines by
Ramey
The Winery
Ramey
In 1996 Ramey Cellars was founded by David and Carla Ramey. David achieved his graduate degree at the University of California at Davis where he developed a thesis on how aromas evolve in wine, and it is still used in the curriculum today. Having worked at other notable wineries such as Petrus, Chalk Hill, and Dominus Estate, David also pioneered traditional, artisan winemaking techniques in a time where wine was not the craft that it is today. Creating a full-bodied style of Chardonnay through indigenous yeasts, prolonged sur lie ageing, and incorporation of malolactic fermentation has allowed Ramey Cellars to develop the richer style of Chardonnay that California is now known for. Most of their fruit comes from distinguished vineyards in Northern California, and are consistently well-received by aficionados.
Tasting Notes
- CG95
- When it is right, Chardonnay from Lee Hudson's vineyard can rank with the very best in the state, and this latest working from David Ramey is right in so many ways. It is a very full and yet very well-balanced wine whose immense fruit and flamboyant oak combine for show-stopping richness, but it is its impeccable, acid-firmed structure that separates it from a good many other very rich Chardonnays and earns it this month's top honors. Its combination of complexity, vitality and fruity depth is bound to tempt early drinking, but collectors be warned, it will only get better with age.
- RP93
- Normally I see more stylistic differences between the Hudson and Hyde Chardonnays, but in 2008, they are more similar than usual. The 2008 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard exhibits honeyed citrus, smoky hazelnut and buttered brioche characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, flavorful, rich, layered format. It should drink nicely for 4-5 years.
Other wines you may like
Rare Wines, Serious Collectors
As the #1 back-vintage retailer in the US, Benchmark Wine Group prides itself on being a trusted source for the greatest wines in the world. Their unparalleled market knowledge and exceptional service have come together to provide the most accessible cellar of rare and sought-after wines with a guarantee.
Provenance Guarantee
Benchmark Wine Group
445 Devlin RoadNapa, CA 94558
Phone: 707.255.3500
Fax: 707.255.3503
SMS: 707.200.4049
Questions?
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Shipping Questions?
orders@benchmarkwine.com
Terms & Conditions
Your Privacy Rights
Accessibility
Copyright © 2024 Benchmark Wine Group