Fashioned from lots culled out from all of David Ramey's Cabernet projects the 2005 Claret is a stylish delicious red that is meant to be consumed during its first 7-8 years of life. It offers up aromas of cherries underbrush black currants and cedar. Evolved and medium-bodied with a silky finish it will drink well for 5-7 years. One of Northern California's most successful winemakers/consultants David Ramey's personal winery continues to go from strength to strength. Ramey has had the best of both worlds working in Bordeaux for the Moueix family and in California at Dominus Chalk Hill and Rudd Estate. Ramey has two hierarchies of Chardonnays his generic appellations as well as his single vineyard cuvees. Previously recommended: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon (94) 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal (95+) 2004 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard (91) 2004 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard (94) 2004 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard (93). Tel. (707) 833-2535; Fax (707) 833-5620