RAMEY

Ramey Wine Cellars is one of California's most respected wineries, founded by legendary winemaker David Ramey in 1996. Widely recognised as one of the pioneers of modern American fine wine, David Ramey helped redefine California Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon through a philosophy inspired by the great wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux. Today, Ramey is internationally regarded as a benchmark producer, crafting site-driven wines that combine richness with balance, precision, and exceptional ageing potential.

The winery sources fruit from some of Napa Valley and Sonoma County's finest vineyards, including renowned sites in Russian River Valley, Fort Ross-Seaview, Carneros, Oakville, Napa Valley, and Sonoma Coast. Each vineyard is selected for its distinctive soils, elevation, and microclimate, allowing every wine to faithfully express its origin. Cool coastal influences preserve freshness in the Chardonnay vineyards, while the warmer inland sites provide ideal conditions for producing Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah of remarkable concentration and structure.

Ramey is best known for its Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Claret. The Chardonnays are among California's most acclaimed, offering layers of citrus, white peach, hazelnut, flint, and subtle oak complexity with vibrant acidity and mineral precision. Cabernet Sauvignon displays classic Napa Valley notes of cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and finely integrated tannins, while the Syrah combines dark berry fruit, black pepper, smoked meat, and savoury spice in a refined Rhône-inspired style.

Winemaking at Ramey blends traditional European techniques with meticulous modern precision. Chardonnay is fermented with native yeasts in French oak barrels before extended lees ageing and full malolactic fermentation, creating texture and complexity without sacrificing freshness. Red wines are fermented in small lots before careful maturation in high-quality French oak, with an emphasis on balance, vineyard transparency, and longevity rather than excessive extraction. This restrained philosophy has become a defining hallmark of the winery.

David Ramey's influence on California wine has earned widespread recognition from leading critics including Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Vinous, and Decanter. Numerous releases consistently achieve scores of 95 points and above, cementing Ramey's reputation as one of California's greatest producers of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Shop Ramey wines online at Wine More Cellars Australia. We offer a carefully curated selection of Napa Valley and Sonoma Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and other premium California wines from this iconic estate.

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