Making an appointment to sit down and taste at Ramey Wine Cellars was one of the best things we did this year, resulting in the highlight of all of our winery visits to Napa and Sonoma Counties. Alan Ramey took time out of his schedule to discuss the distinct vineyard terroir and wine-making techniques that result in award-winning wines for this small family-owned winery. (Recently a wine from Sidebar Cellars, a Ramey Wine Cellars project, was recognized among Wine Spectator Magazines Top 100 wines of 2017.) After tasting (detailed printed notes provided during tasting--see pics) we ordered wines that were conveniently shipped to our home address. The wines we sampled were totally worth calling in advance to work out a tasting appointment, and the individualized attention and insights offered by Alan were above and beyond conventional tasting room experiences. Would love to do again--our only regret was not buying enough wines. Thank you!

By appointment only. Alan was extremely friendly and informative. The wines are definitely high end and excellent! This is not a place for large groups but rather is quite intimate in the tasting room. The ambience is somewhat lacking but more than compensated for by Alan and the stars of the show, the wines. Especially recommendef for chardonnay fans!

Great wines taught him everything he knows. Lol

Best wine experience. Amazing education and owners are phenomenal. Chardonnay is exquisite.

After days of drinking Cabs in Napa, I thought it would be great to try Rameys highly touted Syrah. I call several times with no answer, and decide to show up at their 1:00 tasting time. I drive an hour from Napa and find myself in a rather industrial area. After walking through what looked like a prison gate, I walk upstairs to meet the unpleasant lady that wouldnt answer the phone. She tells me I can wait until the 3:00 tasting but couldnt take me then. So I left and will never be back to Ramey.

Some of the best Chardonnays in California.