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.