Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Private Reserve Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Howell Mountain, St. Helena, Spring Mountain, Mount Veeder blend)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (97%), Petit Verdot, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; James Suckling 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94

Tasting Note
Inky, full-bodied Cabernet with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, graphite and cedar. Notes of licorice, dark chocolate and menthol, with polished oak and silky, ripe tannins leading to a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Grapes from estate and selected Napa parcels were fermented and blended; aged ~20 months in ~82% new French oak before bottling. Small-lot vinification and extended élevage for structure and ageability.

Vineyard Info
Beringer, founded in 1876 in Napa Valley, produces the Private Reserve as its flagship Cabernet, blending fruit from estate holdings (notably Howell Mountain) and nearby mountain sites for concentrated premium cuvées.