Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Release)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Advocate 95; Wine Enthusiast 95 (Cellar Selection); Wine Spectator 93. Released January 2020

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with cocoa, graphite, cedar and baking spice. Full-bodied, layered palate with ripe, building tannins and a long, savory finish (ageable).

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, filet mignon, roast lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, beef rendang — rich savory dishes that match the wine's intensity.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentation from selected Napa reserve vineyards; matured ~20 months in 83% new French oak with careful blending before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Beringer Vineyards (est. 1876) produces the Private Reserve from top Napa Valley estate and contracted sites (notably Steinhauer and Bancroft Ranch). Reserve program selects best lots for long aging.