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Vineyard: Ram's Gate
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyardWineries sourcing from this vineyardReviewed wines produced from this vineyard2015 Ram’s Gate Estate Carneros Chardonnay 14.4% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 415 cases, $76. 4.2-acre hillside vineyard exposed to cooling winds from San Pablo Bay and marked diurnal variation throughout growing season. Named the Estate Faultline Vineyard, it is tended by vineyard manager Ned Hill. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Complex nose sporting aromas of lemon curd, pineapple, honeycomb, guava and char. Lusciously appointed with ostentatious pineapple flavor. Soft and creamy in the mouth with enough supportive acidity to lift up. Very California in tropical fruit character but very Hawaii in its pineapple theme. Score: 92. Reviewed March 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2015 Ram’s Gate Estate Carneros Pinot Noir 13.9% alc., pH 3.40, TA 0.59, 188 cases, $78. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose shows off aromas of cherry, raspberry, toast and coffee. Oak-kissed cherry and red berry fruit form the vibrant and juicy core of this wine. Forward drinking, with silken tannins and a cherry-driven finish. Oak intercedes a little too much in what otherwise is a very charming wine. Score: 92. Reviewed March 17, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2014 Ram’s Gate Ram’s Gate Estate Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay 14.6% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 227 cases, $76. 4.2-acres of hillside vines planted on the Ram’s Gate Estate Faultline Vineyard. A blend of five clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. This wine’s nose speaks more of salinity and lees with only a hint of lemon curd and oak aromas. Slightly creamy on the palate, with flavors of lemon, apple and pastry cream, in a sleek, fresh and understated style that has exemplary balance and only a bit of oak in the background. Score: 91. Reviewed October 19, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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