{"title":"Ramey Cellars","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramey is the stuff of California legend. He was head winemaker and consulted on major projects around the state including Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill and Dominus. He stepped away from university led rote recipe of winemaking which was the norm and implemented the empirical practices of his European counterparts. From handling of oxygen, native yeast fermentation, using optimally ripe fruit and not acidifying red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis wines have always been appreciated by those in the know, but seem to be overlooked by the New California set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnays are magnificent, but the Claret is just the type of light red wine we want to enjoy with a light chill and a burger. The Cabernet Sauvignon is an underpriced gem, but sadly will be discontinued in a few vintages due to the exorbitant cost of grapes in Napa Valley and David's view that wine should be accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid is in the process of passing the baton to his children. We met with Claire, who is definitely the woman I want in charge of my imaginary wine estate. She's energetic, thoughtful and has a grasp on both the history she is inheriting and the future she can build with it. I'm only sad it took me this long to figure out how much I love these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ramey-cellars-chardonnay-rochioli-vineyard-2023-750ml","title":"Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay 'Rochioli Vineyard', 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Chardonnay from the man often credited with redefining the category, sourced from one of Russian River Valley's most storied vineyards. David Ramey founded his label in 1996 and pioneered a more balanced, Burgundian-influenced style built on native-yeast fermentation, full malolactic, and extended sur lie aging in barrel. The Rochioli Vineyard, farmed by the same family since the late 1950s, is legendary for Chardonnay of depth and precision. This 2023 is a current release showing the hallmark Ramey combination of richness and freshness, drinking well now but with the structure to develop over several years. A benchmark California white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45902865596473,"sku":"NYC-MSK-`US-RAM-33-23`-060126-4","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ramey-Cellars-Chardonnay-Rochioli-Vineyard-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1781206148"},{"product_id":"ramey-cellars-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-2023-750ml","title":"Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay Russian River Valley, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramey is one of California's true Chardonnay masters, trained in the Burgundian tradition — with time at Petrus — and devoted to balance over bombast. This Russian River bottling is his calling card: gently pressed, barrel-fermented, aged on the lees, and bottled unfiltered. The result is a Chardonnay with real poise — ripe orchard and citrus fruit, a creamy mid-palate, and a savory, mineral lift that keeps everything fresh. It's a benchmark for what thoughtful California Chardonnay can be. Delicious now, with room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930465886265,"sku":"NYC-1-MSK-`US-RAM-10-23`-060826-2","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ramey-Cellars-Chardonnay-Russian-River-Valley-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1781206251"},{"product_id":"ramey-cellars-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-2022-375ml-375ml","title":"Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay Russian River Valley, 2022 (375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramey founded his cellars in 1996 after a Burgundian education that included a stint at Petrus, and he's become one of California's great Chardonnay craftsmen by applying old-world techniques to top Sonoma fruit. This Russian River bottling is his benchmark expression: barrel-fermented, aged on the lees, and built for balance rather than excess. Expect ripe orchard and citrus fruit, a creamy texture, and a savory, lees-driven complexity that lifts it well above the everyday. This is the half-bottle — perfect for a smaller pour. Drinking beautifully now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930465919033,"sku":"NYC-1-MSK-`US-RAM-10-22H`-060826-375ml3","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ramey-Cellars-Chardonnay-Russian-River-Valley-2022-375ml-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1781206252"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/ramey-cellars.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}