2015 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 96 WE 95 WA 94 WS 94 VN 93
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, June 2019

Coming from Napa, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard steps up on the richness scale and has Pauillac-like notes of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, mineral, and both red and black fruits. With full-bodied...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

Cofermented with 11% Petit Verdot, this is a serious, classically made wine from the generous appellation, Old World in its grippy structure and full embrace of cedar, pencil shavings and dried herb. Clove and peppercorn...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2019

(94+ points) A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is deep ruby-purple with aromas of mint chocolate and laurel, split cedar, pencil shavings, toasted...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, October 2019

A range of sage, mint and sassafras aromas leads off, followed by alluring raspberry and plum fruit. Shows a lightly mulled edge as all the elements meld together. Maintains a suave feel and lingers seductively on the...
VN 93

Vinous, April 2020

(93+ points) The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is not quite as expressive as I thought it would be, given how some of the other wines show in this tasting. But it is also a more important wine and may simply...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Oakville
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Ramey Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa's Oakville sub-appellation is a robust red wine with a commendable reputation among critics. This wine, produced by Ramey, is comprised of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, and features a cork closure. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, it is designed for those who appreciate a full-bodied experience.

Jeb Dunnuck awards this wine an impressive 96 points, describing it as "a blockbuster Napa Cabernet" with "full-bodied richness" and a "silky, layered texture." He notes its Pauillac-like characteristics, featuring "lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, mineral, and both red and black fruits." Dunnuck recommends enjoying this wine over the next two decades, highlighting its classic style under David Ramey's craftsmanship.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gives it 94 points, noting its "deep ruby-purple" color with aromas of "mint chocolate and laurel, split cedar, pencil shavings, toasted cardamom, warm blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud, red cherries, and licorice." The review mentions the wine's density and richness, with "integrated but firm, ripe, grainy tannins," suggesting it needs more time to mature.

Vinous, with a 93+ score, finds the wine "not quite as expressive" as expected but acknowledges its potential, recommending additional maturation. Antonio Galloni highlights flavors of "red cherry, red plum, chocolate, and licorice."

Wine Spectator also scores it 94, praising its "sage, mint and sassafras aromas" and "alluring raspberry and plum fruit." It describes a "suave feel" that "lingers seductively on the finish."

Wine Enthusiast gives 95 points, appreciating its "grippy structure" and "full embrace of cedar, pencil shavings, and dried herb." The wine's "clove and peppercorn" spices cater to those who enjoy a firm, integrated tannin structure.

Overall, the 2015 Ramey Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-regarded Napa wine with a complex profile and significant aging potential.