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Vineyard: Ramal
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Story | Buena Vista estate vineyard. |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Chardonnay
14.2% alc., pH 3.43, 3,807 cases, $32, screw cap. Released in June 2010. Double Gold, Best of California, Best of Class (Tie) Sonoma Appellations, California State Fair Wine Competition. Clones are Dijon 96, RY
17, 15, 4 and Weimar. Whole cluster pressed. 100% barrel
fermented, aged sur lies with the lees stirred every two weeks
for 9 months. 100% MLF. Aged in 40% new French oak
barrels with the balance one and two-year-old barrels.
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Aromas of
lemons, pears, buttered toast and roasted nuts. Very tasty essence of lemon
curd, white peach, pear and a touch of allspice. Beautifully composed with a welcoming snap of acidity on the
finish. A “go to” California Chardonnay that has all the spunk you can ask for.
Reviewed August 24, 2010
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2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Dijon Clones Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.66, 1,120 cases, $42, screw
cap.
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Charming nose featuring cherries and berries with hints of savory
herbs, green garden and loamy earth. Delicious core of dark red fruits
that are sparkling fresh. Velvety smooth in texture, with fine tannins, deft
use of oak, and a remarkable persistence on the pleasing finish. A
seamless wine of impeccable pedigree.
Reviewed December 16, 2009
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2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Swan Selection Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., pH 3.78, 911 cases, $42, screw
cap.
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Similar fruit profile to the Dijon clones bottling but darker hued with
notes of pomegranate and smoke. An earthy tone pervades the luscious
core of nicely spiced black cherry and black raspberry fruit. Perfectly
composed with a silky, sensual texture, this wine makes for an evening
of extravagant pleasure.
Reviewed December 16, 2009
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2006 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.66, 4,047 cases, $38.
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Moderately deep reddish-purple
color in the glass. Enticing aromas of earth-kissed dark berries and cherries
with hints of cola, roasted nuts and mushrooms coming and going. Juicy core
of raspberry and blackberry fruit with a nod to ripeness with an undertone of
root beer and currants. Nicely composed with soft-grain tannins. Very good.
Reviewed December 16, 2009
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2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 25,295 cases, $23. Winemaker Jeff Stewart can draw from a dozen clones among 40 individual blocks.
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This is a delightful cherry-driven wine with a nice touch of spice. Elegant and harmonious with a crisp and fruity finish, this is a terrific wine for the price. This wine is not a Big Boy, but structured for easy drinking with and without food. Many Pinot Noirs at this price point just don’t deliver the goods, but this one hits all the right notes.
Reviewed November 12, 2007
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2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $25.
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A light style of Pinot Noir that takes
on a fuller structure with time in the glass. Attractive cherry, toast
and smoke notes are featured in the aromas and flavors. A thoroughly
satisfying daily drinker.
Reviewed March 19, 2007
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2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 5 Pommard Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noiri
14.3% alc., $42.
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A elegant Pinot Noir that is beautifully weighted. It rolls over the tongue like silk. Red and black stone
fruits are featured with plenty of Asian spice. The balance is impeccable and the finish urges you to take
another sip. The sensuality of Pinot Noir can be found here.
Reviewed March 19, 2007
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2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 828 Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $42.
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The
nose reminds one of freshly baked cherry pie but is rather closed at this time. There are interesting spice
elements underlying the Pinot fruits. The wine is rather closed and not offering all of its potential charm.
Some cellar time is necessary.
Reviewed March 19, 2007
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Chardonnay
14.2% alc., pH 3.43, 3,807 cases, $32, screw cap. Released in June 2010. Double Gold, Best of California, Best of Class (Tie) Sonoma Appellations, California State Fair Wine Competition. Clones are Dijon 96, RY 17, 15, 4 and Weimar. Whole cluster pressed. 100% barrel fermented, aged sur lies with the lees stirred every two weeks for 9 months. 100% MLF. Aged in 40% new French oak barrels with the balance one and two-year-old barrels. · Aromas of lemons, pears, buttered toast and roasted nuts. Very tasty essence of lemon curd, white peach, pear and a touch of allspice. Beautifully composed with a welcoming snap of acidity on the finish. A “go to” California Chardonnay that has all the spunk you can ask for. Reviewed August 24, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Dijon Clones Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.66, 1,120 cases, $42, screw cap. · Charming nose featuring cherries and berries with hints of savory herbs, green garden and loamy earth. Delicious core of dark red fruits that are sparkling fresh. Velvety smooth in texture, with fine tannins, deft use of oak, and a remarkable persistence on the pleasing finish. A seamless wine of impeccable pedigree. Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Swan Selection Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., pH 3.78, 911 cases, $42, screw cap. · Similar fruit profile to the Dijon clones bottling but darker hued with notes of pomegranate and smoke. An earthy tone pervades the luscious core of nicely spiced black cherry and black raspberry fruit. Perfectly composed with a silky, sensual texture, this wine makes for an evening of extravagant pleasure. Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.66, 4,047 cases, $38. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of earth-kissed dark berries and cherries with hints of cola, roasted nuts and mushrooms coming and going. Juicy core of raspberry and blackberry fruit with a nod to ripeness with an undertone of root beer and currants. Nicely composed with soft-grain tannins. Very good. Reviewed December 16, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 25,295 cases, $23. Winemaker Jeff Stewart can draw from a dozen clones among 40 individual blocks. · This is a delightful cherry-driven wine with a nice touch of spice. Elegant and harmonious with a crisp and fruity finish, this is a terrific wine for the price. This wine is not a Big Boy, but structured for easy drinking with and without food. Many Pinot Noirs at this price point just don’t deliver the goods, but this one hits all the right notes. Reviewed November 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $25. · A light style of Pinot Noir that takes on a fuller structure with time in the glass. Attractive cherry, toast and smoke notes are featured in the aromas and flavors. A thoroughly satisfying daily drinker. Reviewed March 19, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 5 Pommard Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noiri
14.3% alc., $42. · A elegant Pinot Noir that is beautifully weighted. It rolls over the tongue like silk. Red and black stone fruits are featured with plenty of Asian spice. The balance is impeccable and the finish urges you to take another sip. The sensuality of Pinot Noir can be found here. Reviewed March 19, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 828 Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $42. · The nose reminds one of freshly baked cherry pie but is rather closed at this time. There are interesting spice elements underlying the Pinot fruits. The wine is rather closed and not offering all of its potential charm. Some cellar time is necessary. Reviewed March 19, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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