Ramey Wine Cellars: 5-Vintage Vertical Tasting (EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED SEATS)

A rare 5-vintage vertical tasting of Ramey Wine Cellars Vineyard Chard.—Compare cork evolution across a decade. Only 12 seats available.

This is not your average wine tasting—this is a true collector-level experience & ONLY 12 seats available!

On Saturday, April 18th (4–6 PM), Holiday Wine Cellar welcomes Maria Brown of Ramey Wine Cellars for an exclusive, educational tasting unlike anything we’ve hosted before.

🍷 The Highlight: A 5-Vintage Vertical You Rarely See

Experience an extraordinarily rare five-vintage vertical of a single-vineyard Chardonnay from the iconic Ritchie Vineyard—a side-by-side comparison spanning over a decade of winemaking.

🍾 WHAT YOU’LL TASTE (9 Wines Total)

History of Ramey:
2023 Ramey RRV Chardonnay

Cork comparison:
2012 Ramey Ritchie Vyd RRV Chardonnay (winery only) - the last use of natural corks
2013 Ramey Ritchie Vyd RRV Chardonnay (winery only) - the first use of DIAM corks
2017 Ramey Ritchie Vyd RRV Chardonnay (winery only) - the first use of a new type of DIAM cork
2020 Ramey Ritchie Vyd RRV Chardonnay (winery only) - a nice mid-point to see how the corks are performing
2023 Ramey Ritchie Vyd RRV Chardonnay - Current Release

Final tasting:
2022 Ramey Westside Farms Estate Pinot Noir
2021 Ramey Sonoma Coast Syrah
2019 Ramey Annum Cabernet Sauvignon

This tasting is designed to showcase one of the most important (and often overlooked) innovations in modern wine: cork technology.

You’ll taste wines that demonstrate:

• The final vintage sealed with natural cork (2012)
• The first vintage sealed with DIAM cork (2013)
• The evolution of advanced DIAM closures over time
• How closure impacts aging, freshness, and consistency

👉 Opportunities like this—where you can taste multiple vintages of the same vineyard, same producer, and same wine—are exceptionally rare and highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.

🧠 Why This Matters

This educational tasting was inspired by a legendary New Zealand screw-cap seminar—one that forever changed how we understand wine preservation and aging.

This event aims to deliver that same “aha” moment—where you don’t just taste wine…you understand it on a deeper level.

🍇 Guided by the Experts

As you sip, Maria Brown will walk you through:

• The history of David Ramey, one of California’s most influential winemakers
• The philosophy and craftsmanship behind Ramey wines
• The science and innovation behind DIAM cork technology

⚠️ IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Extremely limited: ONLY 12 SEATS AVAILABLE
• This event is expected to sell out quickly
• Must be 21+ to attend