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

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.

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:

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

Final tasting:

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.

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.

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

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holiday Wine Cellar, 302 West Mission Avenue, Escondido, United States

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