Ramian Estate, Chapter 10, Napa Valley, California, 2010

Overview of the Wine
This is our art, our craft. These wines are from the heart. We pour our soul into these wines and consider them our legacy. We want each wine to always convey that. We want people to fall in love with the consistent quality, elegance, and age-worthy nature of our wine; the pure expression and uniqueness of the vineyards and techniques that created each wine. With minute quantities produced by comparison. Only selecting the very best barrels for these wines, regardless of production size outcome. Focusing on over-delivering for the price. No Exceptions. Without compromise.

Brian grew up and attended college in Texas. While in college Brian managed a wine store to make ends meet, ultimately falling in love with wine. For the next five years he sold wine retail and also as a distributor for several famous French wineries. Brian decided to move to France to learn how to make wine in 1995. He attended the University of Bordeaux while working at several small Chateaux in Bordeaux and Burgundy all the while soaking in the old world style of wine-making. While still living in France, Brian attended the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust in London flying back and forth for classes.

Brian moved to Napa in 1997, continuing his education at Napa College and working for several wineries and winemakers of distinction before turning his attentions to specializing in small family-owned projects with unique terroirs.

Now, Brian is the winemaker for Ramian Estate, J.Garrett and 9.19 his own labels. He is also the wine-making consultant for Canard Vineyard, Parlay and Payout Wines, JACK Wines and several new, non-named winery and vineyard ventures. Sustainable.

Grape / Blend
Red Bordeaux blend

Origin
Napa Valley, California

Tasting Notes
This classic Bordeaux style blend exemplifies its Napa Valley mountain home. All five traditional Bordeaux grapes are used with Cabernet Sauvignon being the majority and dominate varietal. Our goal is to create a soft and very rich old-world style Cabernet Sauvignon blend but with ultra rich Napa Valley fruit flavor. This wine will age for 10-15 years easily.

Product size: 750ml
From a private seller.