150 cases produced. Current vintage offering is 2017. Stable warm and dry growing season. Taut, elegant classic Pinot Noir. Harvested at perfect ripeness. Modest whole cluster fermentation. High-toned and spicy. Watermelon, dry red berry, cherry and crushed rock predominate. Good length, moderate body and alcohol, finishes fresh and beautifully balanced. Drink 2020-2025.
A charming example of dry rose + copper-hued Pinot Gris. Nectarine flesh & peach-pit, salty minerals, tangerine skin & saffron spice character. Last produced in 2019. Due to heavy smoke from local fires in 2020 and the subsequent fruit damage, the next Ramato vintage will be in 2021, for release in March of 2022.
100 cases produced. Current vintage offering is 2017. Seasonally reliable warm and balanced humidity produced an exceptional dry White Pinot Noir. Early harvesting retained acidity and freshness, followed by light, whole-cluster pneumatic pressing. Yellow citrus, salty minerals, chamomile and yellow apple character. No obvious wood flavor from neutral French oak barrels. Good length, moderate body and alcohol, finishes fresh and beautifully balanced. Drink 2020-2025. Tasting notes Spring 2020 IB.
