Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Beringer |
Label Name: | Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Release) |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Howell Mountain - Steinhauer Vineyard 71%; St. Helena Home Vineyard 29%). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.7% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 91 (01/2013); Decanter 95; Vinous ~90; Wine Spectator ~88–90
Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core of blackberry and cassis with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, graphite, tobacco and sweet mint. Supple ripe tannins, opulent texture and a long, mocha-spiced finish. (max 50 words)
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan pepper beef.
Production Method
Sourced primarily from mountain vineyards; fermented in stainless and small oak, aged ~18 months in new French oak, then bottled and cellared ~12 months before release.
Vineyard Info
Beringer Vineyards (founded 1876) produces the Private Reserve as its flagship Napa Cabernet; collaboration with vineyard owners (Steinhauer) and long-time winemaking team including Laurie Hook.