Ramey "Annum" Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
(Napa Valley, California) - [JD 96] [WA 93+] [JS 93] [VM 92+] [WS 92]

About the Winery:
David Ramey is unquestionably one of the most renowned winemakers in California. He has made wines and consulted for some of the top names in Napa Valley and France, including Chateau Pétrus (the world's most expensive Bordeaux), Chalk Hill, Matanzas Creek, Dominus Estate, and Rudd. Together with his wife Carla, he founded his namesake winery in 1996. The second generation, Claire and Alan Ramey, began working at the winery in 2013 and have been cross-trained in all aspects of winery operations. In 2021, Claire and Alan became co-presidents of Ramey Wine Cellars. 

Winemaker Notes:
“2019 Annum Cabernet Sauvignon is our proprietary winemaker’s blend allowing us to choose the best lots from top vineyard sources. The result is a powerful wine with rich texture, silky noble tannins, and deep varietal concentration.” – David Ramey

Vintage Notes: 
Sourced from Oakville 60% and Oak Knoll 40%  

88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot

Native-yeast and full natural malolactic fermentations

The 2019 Annum rested on its lees for 24 months in new French oak barrels (Taransaud) with bi-monthly bâtonnage to coat the tannins and smoothly integrate the wood. The wine was then lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration in February 2022. 

Ratings & Reviews

96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is a youthful red color and takes things to the next level, with well-layered notes of pencil shavings, cassis, lavender, and sweet tobacco. This one is all about the aromatics, but it’s full-bodied, plush, and weightless, floating on the palate with a completely approachable feel that’s hard to resist now. Drink 2025-2045." – Audrey Frick (Jun 2024)

93+ Points - Wine Advocate:
"Blended with 12% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum has pure, detailed aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, mint chocolate and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate pairs transparent, understated flavors with polished tannins and bright acidity, and it has a long, perfumed finish. It will benefit from several years in the cellar. 588 cases were made." – Erin Brooks (Oct 2024)

93 Points - James Suckling:
"A rounded, resolved character helps this full-bodied but well-polished wine be drinkable now. It goes deep in black cherries, blueberries and savory hints of bay leaves and black olives, with smooth, moderate tannins. Drink now or hold." (Apr 2024)

92+ Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is bright and nicely focused. Red cherry/plum fruit, spice, mocha, cedar and new leather lend notable vibrancy to this mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 is a blend of fruit from Oakville and Oak Knoll, with the vibrancy of Oak Knoll lending freshness and verve, but also closing the wine down for the time being." – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2024)

92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A focused version, offering a mix of gently mulled loganberry, blackberry and black cherry fruit scored with worn cedar and sweet tobacco, plus a hint of loam. Shows a slightly taut feel through the finish, giving this an echo of old school. Best from 2025 through 2037. 588 cases made." – JM (Nov 2024)