2012 Ramey "Pedregal" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon but without veering into the

but without veering into the level of opulence seen in vintages such as 2002

Lurid ruby

leaving a general impression of a wine that will age at a stately pace

93 Raymond Chan: 89% Moutere Hills clay sites and 11% Waimea gravels

this cuv̩e offers a clear picture of the region‰۪s carmen̬re

2012 Ramey "Pedregal" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon but without veering into the*Cellar Selection* The producers highest end bottling, this is tightly wound in fine grained tannins with complex, diverse undertones of chocolate mocha, cherry vanilla, black tea and garrigue. Layered and balanced, it sends gentle waves of black currant and cassis to the palate, a floral element lurking behind the proceedings. This well made wine will cellar nicely, through 2032.