2013 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 96 WE 95 DC 94 WS 94 JS 92
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is in a wonderful spot for drinking right now. Blended with 15% Petit Verdot, it has a deep garnet color and beautiful aromas of truffle, pipe tobacco, graphite and...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, March 2017

This wine was co-fermented with 15% Petit Verdot from the same rocky, hillside site. The two varieties marry seamlessly in the glass, exuding a distinct perfume of forest mushroom and violet. Though pronounced in...
DC 94

Decanter, May 2016

The most exciting of Ramey's 2013s, the Pedregal reveals a classic Oakville nose of plush red-black fruits, licorice and rich earth; the prelude to a modern but relatively restrained Cabernet with good acidity and refined...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, October 2016

Shows impressive richness, size and grace. For all the depth and intensity, this features a supple, caressing element to the tannins, letting the earth, dried herb and dark berry flavors flow easily. The tannins linger in...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, February 2016

Lots of plum and fresh herb aromas and flavors follow through to a full body, very velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Juicy character. Drink on release and enjoy.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Oakville
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2013 Ramey Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine from the Oakville sub-appellation in Napa Valley, California. This vintage is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with a blend of 15% Petit Verdot, which adds depth to its profile. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, it is a red wine sealed with a cork closure, revealing a deep garnet color in the glass.

This wine has received commendable scores from various reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive 96 points, praising its "beautiful aromas of truffle, pipe tobacco, graphite, and blackcurrants," noting that it offers a "soft and refreshing" palate that remains inviting. Erin Brooks highlights its savory fruit core, making it an excellent choice for immediate consumption.

Wine Enthusiast's Virginie Boone gave it 95 points, emphasizing the seamless marriage of the two grape varieties. The wine is described as having a "distinct perfume of forest mushroom and violet," with a rich and intense structure softened by a "dotting of dried herb" and a long finish of clove and dust.

Both Wine Spectator and Decanter scored it at 94 points. Wine Spectator appreciated its "impressive richness, size and grace," with flavors that flow easily from tannins to a finish of "licorice, spice, mocha, and oak details." Decanter lauded it as the "most exciting" of Ramey's 2013s, citing a "classic Oakville nose" and a modern yet restrained character with good acidity and refined tannins.

James Suckling rated it 92 points, commenting on its "juicy character" with "lots of plum and fresh herb aromas and flavors" alongside "velvety tannins and a flavorful finish."

Overall, this is a rich and memorable Cabernet Sauvignon, well-regarded for its depth and complexity, and suitable for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.