RAM Cellars Petit Verdot
Rattlesnake Hills > Columbia Valley > Washington
Petit Verdot, 2022
The RAM 2022 Petit Verdot shines like rubies in glass and is a lighter-bodied red for all seasons! Just like winemaker Viv Kennedy - this is an unconventional take on a grape known for its bold and tannic structure, reimagined as this juicy wonder.
Vivianne is the only Trans producer we know of, and we’re so proud to have been the first to bring her wines to Seattle. A portion of the sales will be donated to Trans Lifeline, a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Rattlesnake Hills > Columbia Valley > Washington
Petit Verdot, 2022
The RAM 2022 Petit Verdot shines like rubies in glass and is a lighter-bodied red for all seasons! Just like winemaker Viv Kennedy - this is an unconventional take on a grape known for its bold and tannic structure, reimagined as this juicy wonder.
Vivianne is the only Trans producer we know of, and we’re so proud to have been the first to bring her wines to Seattle. A portion of the sales will be donated to Trans Lifeline, a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Rattlesnake Hills > Columbia Valley > Washington
Petit Verdot, 2022
The RAM 2022 Petit Verdot shines like rubies in glass and is a lighter-bodied red for all seasons! Just like winemaker Viv Kennedy - this is an unconventional take on a grape known for its bold and tannic structure, reimagined as this juicy wonder.
Vivianne is the only Trans producer we know of, and we’re so proud to have been the first to bring her wines to Seattle. A portion of the sales will be donated to Trans Lifeline, a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Grape: 100% Petit Verdot
ABV: 12.5%
The Story: The launch of RAM Cellars was the culmination of years of studies and work by winemaker Vivianne Kennedy, Maven of Mirth & Darling of Delight, who came out as Trans in 2018. An interest in wine turned into a love of wine, which turned into an intense curiosity about everything that goes into the production of premium wines. With great pleasure and honor, she brings bring hand crafted wines to you and yours. She makes small batch lots of wines that are reflective of both the season they were grown and the varietal characteristics of the grapes they contain. RAM is focused on native yeast ferments on all wines, zero fining or filtration, minimal sulfite levels, and meticulous treatment of our wines throughout their lifecycle in the cellar. She works with a small team of women and queerdos out of Hip Chicks do Wine in SE Portland.
Viv, a French root word which means “to Live / to be alive” also happens to be shorthand for RAM Cellars founder and head winemaker’s name, who in her own words has this to say about the project:
“Having the courage to follow my truth and be myself means that I’ll be around for a long time to come. To be alive, indeed. And that I’ll be around for a long time means there’s more time to do good, meaningful things.” We’re matching her donation of $3 for every bottle sold to the Trans Lifeline, an organization dedicated to supporting Trans people in need around the country.
Personality: Dried Nectarines, orange blossom, rose water, red licorice, and a hint of an ocean breeze greet the nose. On the palate, sour cherry candy, hibiscus tea, green apple, cranberry, and rhubarb balance atop a bright acidity and refreshing tannins.
Harmony: Pairs well with grilled mushrooms, smoked gouda, wild game, lamb, and truffles, as well as good times with family and friends! Enjoy while vigorously defending trans-rights.