Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Bancroft Ranch Howell Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Vinous 93; Wine Spectator 92; 2015 Bancroft Ranch aged ~20 months in 65% new French oak

Tasting Note
Concentrated black currant, black cherry and plum with cedar, tobacco, graphite, sage and dark chocolate; savory mineral and roasted coffee notes. Firm, grainy tannins, precise acidity and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan (spicy) beef, aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small‑lot fermentation; aged ~20 months in French oak (≈65% new). Single‑vineyard vinification from volcanic tuff soils.

Vineyard Info
Bancroft Ranch sits ~1,770–1,800 ft on Howell Mountain. Beringer (est. 1876) makes limited single‑vineyard Reserve lots showcasing concentrated fruit from volcanic soils.