The 2019 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is a red wine from the Napa region in California's North Coast, crafted by the producer Ramey. This vintage features a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot, and is characterized by its deep, vibrant color and intricate flavor profile.
James Suckling describes the wine as "rounded" and "resolved," highlighting its full-bodied yet polished nature, with flavors of black cherries, blueberries, and savory hints of bay leaves and black olives. He finds the tannins smooth and moderate, suggesting it is suitable for drinking now or for holding.
Jeb Dunnuck offers high praise, awarding the wine a score of 96. He notes its "youthful red color" and layers of aromas including pencil shavings, cassis, lavender, and sweet tobacco. He emphasizes the wine's full-bodied, plush, and weightless character, calling it "completely approachable" with an irresistible quality, recommending consumption from 2025 to 2045.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rates the wine at 93 points, with Erin Brooks noting its "pure, detailed aromas" of blackcurrant, blueberry, mint chocolate, and pencil shavings. The palate is described as full-bodied with polished tannins and bright acidity, offering a long, perfumed finish. Brooks suggests it will benefit from further aging.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous gives the wine a score of 92+, appreciating its "bright and nicely focused" nature with red cherry/plum fruit, spice, mocha, cedar, and new leather contributing to its vibrancy. He notes the blend of fruit from Oakville and Oak Knoll enhances its freshness and verve.
Wine Spectator rates the wine at 92 points, describing it as "focused" with a mix of loganberry, blackberry, and black cherry fruit, complemented by cedar and sweet tobacco notes. The finish is slightly taut, providing a touch of old-school charm. The publication recommends the wine be enjoyed from 2025 through 2037.