Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.245 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

My #1, Love this wine. Distend leather/pepper that just kept evolving in the glass. 75% Hywel mountain fruit.

My #1, Love this wine. Distend leather/pepper that just kept evolving in the glass. 75% Hywel mountain fruit.

Feb 5th, 2021
Shay A
9.3

I was surprised at how much better this was almost two hours from pop. The profile here is fairly light and bordeaux like. Initially it was mainly herbs de Provence, leather, underripe black cherries and even some tomato like notes on the nose with more of the same on the palate, but then it channeled some smoked meat, plum, and peppercorn characteristics as it opened alongside more bright red and black fruits. Really beefed up and drank younger than it is. I think this can still hold for a few more years, though it’s not getting better. Thanks @Keith Fisher .

I was surprised at how much better this was almost two hours from pop. The profile here is fairly light and bordeaux like. Initially it was mainly herbs de Provence, leather, underripe black cherries and even some tomato like notes on the nose with more of the same on the palate, but then it channeled some smoked meat, plum, and peppercorn characteristics as it opened alongside more bright red and black fruits. Really beefed up and drank younger than it is. I think this can still hold for a few more years, though it’s not getting better. Thanks @Keith Fisher .

Dec 22nd, 2019
Mark Morgan

The last 20th century wine in my cellar. Several years of life left — took an hour decant to integrate the still-lively tannins.

The last 20th century wine in my cellar. Several years of life left — took an hour decant to integrate the still-lively tannins.

Apr 8th, 2018
Garrett Cortright

Dark and beautiful

Dark and beautiful

2 people found it helpfulDec 28th, 2015
Greg Gregory

Out of magnum. Drinking perfectly now. No reason to wait, but you won't be penalized if you hold onto this for another decade.

Out of magnum. Drinking perfectly now. No reason to wait, but you won't be penalized if you hold onto this for another decade.

Jan 14th, 2017
Eric

So sorry;,past it's prime. Probably drinking well 5 years ago. Thin, fruit is barely hanging on.

So sorry;,past it's prime. Probably drinking well 5 years ago. Thin, fruit is barely hanging on.

Dec 30th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Something not right. A touch metallic. Sweet fruit but a tinny type finish.

Something not right. A touch metallic. Sweet fruit but a tinny type finish.

Dec 27th, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.1

Great vintage!

Great vintage!

Dec 9th, 2014
WC Fields

Age and wisdom.

Age and wisdom.

Jun 22nd, 2022
Kevin Blix

Peaked a while ago

Peaked a while ago

Nov 8th, 2021