Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Private Reserve Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93; Vinous ~92; Wine Spectator 91; Wilfred Wong 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark blackberry and cassis with espresso, violet, cedar and graphite notes; rich, mouth‑coating tannins, bright acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean bulgogi, Chinese char siu, Sichuan beef, hoisin-glazed duck. (Pairs with rich, savory and umami dishes.)

Production Method
Fruit from single vineyards vinified in separate lots, aged roughly 24 months in oak (French), then blended and bottled. Main sites: Home, Lampyridae, Vogt, Chabot, Rancho del Oso.

Vineyard Info
Beringer Vineyards, founded 1876 in Napa Valley, produces the Private Reserve line from top estate and contracted sites; Laurie Hook was the winemaker for the 2009 Reserve.