2015 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The turbulent growing seasons for upcoming Napa vintages, 2019 and 2020 have produced more questions than answers. The quality of these wines will be heavily scrutinized and reviewed under every critic's microscope. The time is ripe to stock up on quality vintages like 2015, 2016, and 2018. The opportunities to capture wines from previous years are limited. This 93WA 2015 Ramey Napa Cab from one of California's superstar producers is prime for the picking. Discover what makes these critically acclaimed wines so memorable.

In 1996 David Ramey alongside his wife, Carla, founded the now heralded Napa Valley estate, Ramey. Prior to establishing one of the finest wineries in the United States, David spent time working for the Moueix family at the illustrious Château Pétrus. He also played a prominent role in establishing a number of wineries that have become household names (Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus, & Rudd Estate). Today Ramey shares the spotlight alongside its triumphant leader and has been one of the leading producers in California winemaking since it was founded. For years, critics have been clamoring about David's wines, don't miss this opportunity to discover one of California's famous innovators. 

“In my mind, Ramey is one of the top wineries in the United States.” ~Antonio Galloni

David earned a graduate degree from UC Davis in 1979. His thesis on volatile ester hydrolysis (translation: how aromas evolve in wine) is still used today to understand the complex nature of wine maturation. Over the years, David has helped pioneer traditional, artisan winemaking techniques in California. His efforts have helped shape the way many wines in the United States are made today, including native yeast fermentation; harvesting fully mature fruit; eliminating acidification of red wines, and bottling without filtration.

David’s groundbreaking work with indigenous yeasts, sur lies aging, whole-cluster pressing, and malolactic and barrel fermentation yielded a new California style that was richer, lusher, and silky smooth than previously known. As a result, he created a benchmark style now emulated by many.