Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“A reserved style, with savory and menthol flashes leading a fresh, rounded cherry preserves core along. The supple finish reveals a worn cedar note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 6,993 cases made.”
Highlights
Ramey Claret North Coast 2019
One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate, the wine is fruit-forward with matching cherry flavors as well as a hint of brambly blackberries, and fresh finish. Blend 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
Critical Acclaim
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Claret is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It’s scented of Luxardo cherries and blueberries with detailed nuances of violet, tobacco leaves, pencil shavings and spice. The full-bodied palate is smooth and refreshing with ripe yet understated fruit and a long, elegant finish.
Tasting Notes
Cassis, black plums, blackberries, green pepper, mint, cedar and vanilla.
- BrandRamey
- CountryUSA
- RegionNorth Coast
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- ABV 14.5%
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
- Winemaking Unfiltered or unfined
- Winemaking Native yeast or wild fermented
- Aging Oak aged
- SKU 210000043470
Grapes & winemaking
- Grapes
- 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
- Winemaking
- Unfiltered ; Fined ; Spontaneous fermentation
- Aging
- French and American oak barrels, 20% new