Ramey, Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Last tasted four years ago. Still a dark ruby color. Blackberries and black currants in the nose with licorice, dark chocolate and notes of tobacco. Similar flavor with blackberries, black cherries, plums and blueberries along with chocolate and licorice. A rich, complex wine, full bodied, nice structure, well balanced, complex, nice acidity, and a long smooth finish.

2003 vintage

Opened this bottle with trepidation...There was a strong chance that it would have been ruined by my poor storage technique over the last 15 years. I actually opened a 2021 Pride Mountain Cabernet as a backup for Thanksgiving, just in case. This bottle has spent 2 years in my brother's basement after my divorce, then 3 years in a hall closet, and then the rest of it's days in my EuroCave. Despite the less-than-ideal storage situation, the wine turned out …

2005 vintage

Enjoyed it. I was pleasantly surprised. Three hours, double decanted. about the end of its peak but still holding on. Nose got leather, black cassis, and tobacco. Taste was black fruit, mocha, and cigar box finish. I would drink it now.

2005 vintage

Rich, gorgeous stuff. Probably a little past peak, but still going strong. Drink now.

2003 vintage

From 3L. Fantastic at 20 years with no signs of fading. Posted photo.

2003 vintage

Decanted an hour. Dark, dark purple. Moderate legs. Nose of black plum, tobacco, and chocolate. Dark fruit, dark berry, resolving tannins still present with persistent grip. Very, very nice. Years left.

2003 vintage

* Opened and decanted 1-hour before serving. With an extremely dark core and inky purple rim, Ramey's '03 Jericho Canyon Cabernet was showing vibrance and youth from the get-go, suggesting this cuvee has many years ahead of it. On the nose, lovely notes of cigar, leather, herbs, creme de cassis, strawberry and even molasses. Very inviting and complex. In the mouth, great structure, firm yet integrated tannins, loads of rich dark fruit (no jaminess), strawberry, pepper and traces of vanilla. …

2003 vintage

Never fully developed in the glass. Closed and seems to be past peak. There was some seepage and cork was moist under the cap, so likely specific to this bottle.

2005 vintage

Just a bit too late on this one. I think it would have been 93-94 a couple years ago. Still an excellent wine, but past it's peak. If you have it, drink it.

2004 vintage

Opened for A’s 18th birthday! C disagrees with me a little on this one but I think it’s confirming my fear that most Napa cabs of this era don’t age that well. Nose is great, lots of fruit, starting to develop some leather and spice. But to me, after that, it comes in waves… here’s the fruit, here’s the oak, here’s the alcohol. C thinks it’s just a big wine and tastes fine. I feel like it probably doesn’t ever …

2005 vintage

Felt the fruit more than I expected. Drank after a Dal Forno which suited more.

2003 vintage

Lovely fruit still present, tannins resolved. Very smooth and enjoyable. Splash decanted.

2003 vintage

Deep violet. Nose of black cherry and dark stone fruit with tobacco, pencil lead, and a hint of sage. Black cherry and black raspberry with grip yet essentially resolved tannins. Still primary with a few years to go, i think, but probably unlikely to change.

2005 vintage

Lots of deep black and blue fruits in the nose and flavor. Blackberries, currants and blueberries along with chocolate, licorice, and hints of coffee. A rich and complex wine, it is full bodied, well balanced, with nice complexity, and a long silky smooth finish.

2003 vintage

Basicly consistent notes since 2019. Decanted an hour. Deep purple. Nose of cassis, a bit of vanilla, and dark fruits. Rich blueberry, blackberry, and a hint black currant. Tannins dusty but not intrusive. Remains quite primary. Stored perfectly and still room to change in a good way, i think, but i won't wait too long.

2004 vintage

Cant go wrong with this Napa Cab. Worth the money and after a 2hour decant, over a well marinated Bisteca, very nice combination. Medium to full body with soft rounded notes of berries. NO mineral tones at all.

2003 vintage

Had to open a 2003 in honor of my daughter’s departure for college. Darker and bigger than I expected. Amazing notes of ripe fruit, red and black. Not as intense on the palate but still drinking very well. Acid was there in spades and tannins present, structure starting to overpower the fruit but I still really enjoyed it. Probably not for everyone.

2003 vintage

Beautifully aged Napa Cab. I don't see it improving—the balance of fruit and tannins is optimum—but neither do I see it falling off any time soon. Not the most exciting iteration of the grape, but a lovely glass of wine.

2005 vintage

on open, seemed quite tired... after about an hour, it woke up a bit and tannins came forward and gave it some balance. Kept half a bottle over night and next day it was over tired again.. Still enjoyable but drink up.

2004 vintage

feels maybe just past peak... tasy, integrated aged California Cab

2004 vintage

Muted fruits still a bit Tannin forward. After an hour all in balance. Tasty aged Cab.

2004 vintage

Looked up the word "elegant" in the dictionary and saw a glass of Ramey 2005 Jerrico Canyon. No way is this over the peak Dark cherries with a minor in blackberry. Enormous nose. Well integrated tannins. Reminds me of 2002 Montelena.

2005 vintage

Still has the fruit but much subdued, tannins are all resolved, drink them if you got them, this will not be lasting much longer. I liked it but wish I would have pulled from the cellar a year ago, we still enjoyed it however. It would have been a 93 a couple of years ago.

2004 vintage

Excellent wine. Outshined 2011 Merus I had before this. Drinking at peak.

2005 vintage

Missing the boldness and layers we had about 5 years ago. Maybe passed over the hump. Wasn’t bad wine. Just seemed like an old grand dame trying to dance a polka at 93.

2005 vintage

Loved my previous experience and was looking forward to the same. Found the same fruit and roundness. Did not feel any structure or undertones one would expect.

2003 vintage

nice and soft, drink up

2004 vintage

Still young. Dark red. Blackberries, dark red fruits. Earthy flavors definitely show the vineyard soil. Dusty tannins in the finish.

2003 vintage

Decantered over two hours. Soft, long finish with minimal tannins. Consumed with Peking duck and worked very well. Not as bold as one might think, age kept it balanced and worth finding more of these.

2003 vintage

Decanted an hour. Deep purple. Nose of cassis, a bit of vanilla, and dark fruits. Blueberry, blackberry, and a hint black currant. Tannins resolving but still quite primary. Has room to evolve, in my opinion.

2004 vintage

Soft and elegant texture, fruit is muted, finish is of moderate length, may be on the down hill side of its journey.

2004 vintage

Better than the 2003 I had yesterday.

2004 vintage

Powerful wine that went great with dry aged steak.

2003 vintage

Awesome

2003 vintage

A really nice mature cab with dark fruits and tobacco. Would rank higher but it’s a little more mature for my taste, so for the price I would prefer something a bit younger.

2004 vintage

Fruity and deep Napa Cab with minimal tannic structure. Enjoyable.

2003 vintage

The color was ruby red, and dark. The aroma was warm and glowing, it reminded me of tasting great wine from the barrel. The oak and wine were in perfect harmony with chocolate, a bit of mineral, some perfectly toasted marshmallow, and a bit of raspberry reduction. In the mouth, it's straight up solid. It would cut through and pair well with any fatty meat or buttered dish everyday. The finish tightens up and the tannins clamp down on the …

2005 vintage

Better than last time. Deep, dark, harmonious soulful. This wine is singing now. Surprisingly fabulous.

2004 vintage

Class all the way - got better with some air. Somewhat murky dark garnet color not showing much age. Minimal berry menthol aromas. Rich blackberry and ripe cherry flavors that finishes with lengthy and pleasant cherry and cranberry flavors.

2003 vintage

What a terrific wine! Charcoal, cocoa, earth, black fruit and black currant syrup burst out onto the palate. The structure is brilliant, with an almost viscous mouth-feel balanced in every way, with fruit, acid and tannin all in harmony. Wish I had more, and sad that this is the last vintage for Ramey.

2005 vintage

Wow, drinking really nice right now and showing much younger than its age. Restrained elegant fruit

2003 vintage

Pnp, drank over 1 hour. Earth, charcoal, dark fruit, a bit tight. I'm leaning towards this needing a few more years to open up more vs. some reviewers thinking its past its prime. Will hold off for 2 years.

2005 vintage

More fruit on the nose than I would expect from a 2005, very beautiful. On the palate, our only complaint was that it was a bit thin, it lacked some complexity and vibrancy. May be past it's prime. That said, for the $80 I paid for it, it was a very enjoyable wine, would buy again at that price point.

2005 vintage

First bottle corked. Very disappointing.

2003 vintage

Second bottle much better. Still very young. Some leather, cedar and tobacco. Still young, but soft tannins.

2003 vintage

Decanted for 2 hours - could have used more time.

2005 vintage

Flamboyant nose of cassis, unsmoked tobacco, and dark fruits. Rich, lush and seamless in the mouth with beautifully integrated tannins. Moderately long, satisfying finish. Pnp or short decant.

2004 vintage

Decanted for one hour. Drinking well now. Outstanding but not a good value for $100

2005 vintage

Dark purple. Some bricking and some sediment. Not much on the nose. Strong flavor of licorice and tobacco a little black currant and traces of dark red fruit. Tanins have integrated. Medium to long finish.

2004 vintage

Decanted for 3 hours. Needs 6 hours. Drank over 3 hours best at end.

2005 vintage

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