| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Beringer |
| Label Name: | Private Reserve Cab Sauv |
| Vintage: | 2013 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (Howell Mountain, St. Helena, Calistoga, Mount Veeder) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15.2% |
| Grape(s): | 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93; Falstaff 98
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cassis, blackberry and boysenberry with graphite, tobacco, dark chocolate, espresso and a touch of mint; dense, silky and layered, with supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled tomahawk or ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed beef.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentation by vineyard block; aged ~17–20 months in French oak (≈84% new), then blended and bottled as the estate Private Reserve.
Vineyard Info
Beringer (founded 1876) is a historic Napa Valley house; Private Reserve is its flagship, blending the best lots from top Napa sites to produce a long-lived, premium Cabernet.
Beringer Private Reserve Cab Sauv 2013
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