… to own a few bottles. ROBERT PARKER (BARELL) TASTING NOTES: “Ramey has discovered a fabulous source in the Oakville Corridor, and the sensational 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard (sadly, only 310 cases produced) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. Inky purple to the …
Porthos THE WINE INSIDERS “CLASSIC 95” Rating: A BIG team favorite, this is a flamboyant and enormously mouth-filling wine. It deftly marries complexity, balance, dark fruit, exotic spice and smoke to create a big, juicy, voluptuous experience that will blow your mind. Inky black, it reveals …
Porthos ROBERT PARKER 94 POINTS: “….an excellent effort that reveals broad notes of black currants, cedar, licorice, and underbrush. Its Bordeaux-like aromatic profile is accompanied by medium to full-bodied, lush flavors, and well-integrated acidity and tannin. It is a terrific Cabernet …
Porthos Wine Spectator 95 Point Review: "Deliciously complex, full-bodied and layered with flavors, offering citrus and tropical fruit, with hints of anise and buttery oak, yet the acidity keeps the flavors tangy and vibrant. Drink now through 2012. —J.L"
Porthos INSIDER SCOOP: This wine is breathtaking! While the Wine Spectator (below) rated 94 we just sampled and can assure you this wine is a “Classic 95+” points! Wow. WINE SPECTATOR “OUTSTANDING 94” RATING: “A lovely integration of seductive smoky vanilla oak with vibrant peach- and …
… points), Koongsgaard (R. Parker 98 points), Lewis, Ramey (R. Parker 95 points), and Patz & Hall. Only 300 cases of this vintage were produced making this new release one of our very favorite “boutique” level Chardonnay TASTING NOTES: The 2006 Hudson Vineyards is a stellar effort that highlights …
… Mountain Vineyard, both of which produce excellent wines. Over the past decade Valley of the Moon Winery, Pahlmeyer Winery, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Ramey Wine Cellars and, of special note for the great help they gave, Arrowood Vineyards and Winery all have been enthusiastic supporters and purchasers of …
… bottles of the following selections: Ramey Chardonnay Hudson 2005 D R Stephens Chardonnay Hudson 2004 Patz & Hall “Dutton” Vineyard Chardonnay = One of the original Kistler ($99) vineyard sources Neyers Carneros Chardonnay 2006 Lewis Chardonnay Sonoma 2006 Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered 2005
… a few cases of Ramey "Ritchie" Chardonnay that scored "Classic 95" points in the Wine Spectator's current Chardonnay profile (7/31/09). Less than 8 cases available so don’t miss this rare opportunity to add one of the Top 5 Chardonnays of the vintage to your collection! RAMEY2006 "Ritchie" Vineyard …
