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2005 Ramey Napa Valley Carneros Chard:
Last Post 09-15-2008 03:17 PM bytgenn. 7 Replies.
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09-08-2008 04:47 PM  

$30, Retail

 

I think Dan also posted that this is a great wine for the ol’ buck.  And, indeed it is, buttery, lemony, & a nice little bottle of chard.  Drink or hold on this one.  Perhaps give it 30 mins of air & let it rip.

 

Rating: I agree with Parker’s 91 points.

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09-10-2008 11:41 PM  
I agree.  Ramey basically across the board really knows how to make California Chardonnay.
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09-11-2008 12:26 PM  
I agree with that statement. The Reds now cost more than I am willing to pay. But, I still buy the whites.
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09-11-2008 02:19 PM  
The prices on the chards around here are taking off.
I was able to get the 03 Hyde easily for $47.
The current releases are in the $60 range.
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09-11-2008 04:03 PM  
I was a Hyde buyer every year as well until now. Call it rationalization, palate adjustment, or calling out the emperor with no clothes, but I now gladly buy and drink the appellation Chards (RR and SC) with no preceived loss of quality, and a whole bunch more coin in my pocket.
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09-11-2008 06:43 PM  
Sounds smart to me!!!
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09-12-2008 02:45 PM  
I think the Ritchie is worth the extra cash but from a value standpoint it is tough to beat the lower end Chard - especially when it goes on sale at Safeway.
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09-15-2008 03:17 PM  
I had the 02 Ramey Ritchie and 05 Ramey Hyde recently, and thought they were both outstanding. I have had good success finding Ramey chardonnays on Wine Commune and Winebid for less than the increased prices. Not sure why they don't get the respect they deserve, but I am not complaining.
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