Ramey Wine Cellars

Annum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2105 ratings
9.320 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jeremiah Allen

Smells expensive

Smells expensive

Feb 8th, 2019
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cherry, cassis, raspberry preserves, eucalyptus, vanilla, licorice and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, cherry, cassis, raspberry preserves, eucalyptus, vanilla, licorice and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Aug 16th, 2018
Michael McGuire

Man o man! This is what mid range cab can and should be. Wayyyy better than Caymus and Silver Oak. If you can find it, this will rock your world. Definitely in my top 10 cabs I've ever tried. A-mazing. Soft gentle tannins, subtle fruit, and a long distinct finish. A well made wine in every aspect. If you are going to spend around a hundred on a Cabernet this is your huckleberry.

Man o man! This is what mid range cab can and should be. Wayyyy better than Caymus and Silver Oak. If you can find it, this will rock your world. Definitely in my top 10 cabs I've ever tried. A-mazing. Soft gentle tannins, subtle fruit, and a long distinct finish. A well made wine in every aspect. If you are going to spend around a hundred on a Cabernet this is your huckleberry.

2 people found it helpfulNov 17th, 2016
Cameron Parry

Rich, lush, very ripe. Great depth. Opened too soon... lots of time left on this one.

Rich, lush, very ripe. Great depth. Opened too soon... lots of time left on this one.

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2018
Rolf Hanson

Big fruit and sweet tannins. Decanted this 2012 for four hours. Impressive for a young wine

Big fruit and sweet tannins. Decanted this 2012 for four hours. Impressive for a young wine

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
Ramey Wine Cellars

"Sage, rosemary, menthol, dark plums, licorice and sweet tobacco meld together in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum. Plush, round and inviting, the 2010 appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The balance of sweet, layered fruit and the structure of the year is simply dazzling. I have always adored David Ramey's 2010 Cabernets. Today, they are dazzling."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

​Aging on fine lees incorporates the oak so that the two years the Annum spends in 100% new French barrels is barely noticeable. As with all of our wines, it goes through native yeast and malolactic fermentations. This wine combines the harmony produced by traditional Bordelaise winemaking techniques with the voluptuousness of Napa Valley terroir. It is lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration.

"Sage, rosemary, menthol, dark plums, licorice and sweet tobacco meld together in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum. Plush, round and inviting, the 2010 appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The balance of sweet, layered fruit and the structure of the year is simply dazzling. I have always adored David Ramey's 2010 Cabernets. Today, they are dazzling."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

​Aging on fine lees incorporates the oak so that the two years the Annum spends in 100% new French barrels is barely noticeable. As with all of our wines, it goes through native yeast and malolactic fermentations. This wine combines the harmony produced by traditional Bordelaise winemaking techniques with the voluptuousness of Napa Valley terroir. It is lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
Kelli Keenan

Kelli had this 11 years ago

Kelli had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2013
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry preserves, vanilla, licorice, oak and eucalyptus. Good structure and silky tannins.

Blackberry, cherry cola, raspberry preserves, vanilla, licorice, oak and eucalyptus. Good structure and silky tannins.

Jun 25th, 2017
Greg Gregory

For the money this over performs.

For the money this over performs.

May 25th, 2017
Stefan Dolhain

2012 vintage. Mainly Oakville (82,5%), with 14% Mount Veeder, 2% St. Helena and 1,5% Rutherford. 76% Cabernet sauvignon and 24% Cabernet franc. Impressive, very expressive nose with red and black fruits intertwined with flowers. Layers of bright fruit, great balance, terrific complexity and very long finish. Another fantastic wine from a great producer. 2012 vintage. Abv. 14,5%. 99 euro.

2012 vintage. Mainly Oakville (82,5%), with 14% Mount Veeder, 2% St. Helena and 1,5% Rutherford. 76% Cabernet sauvignon and 24% Cabernet franc. Impressive, very expressive nose with red and black fruits intertwined with flowers. Layers of bright fruit, great balance, terrific complexity and very long finish. Another fantastic wine from a great producer. 2012 vintage. Abv. 14,5%. 99 euro.

May 10th, 2017