Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.914 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jonathan Wall

The first Wine Spectator I ever bought had the Beringer Private Reserve Chard on it’s cover as wine of the year. 25 years later the price hasn’t actually changed much making this a good value ($30ish on sale). ‘17 starts out neon gold. Tight and malo. Needed a few hours to open up, and performed better cool and not chilled.

The first Wine Spectator I ever bought had the Beringer Private Reserve Chard on it’s cover as wine of the year. 25 years later the price hasn’t actually changed much making this a good value ($30ish on sale). ‘17 starts out neon gold. Tight and malo. Needed a few hours to open up, and performed better cool and not chilled.

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2020
Kapyrick Wine

v17. Drinking very well….soft vanilla nose. Fresh tropical fruits with an apricot finish. Bright oaky finish. Well balanced.. so good!!

v17. Drinking very well….soft vanilla nose. Fresh tropical fruits with an apricot finish. Bright oaky finish. Well balanced.. so good!!

Nov 26th, 2021
Paul T- Huntington Beach

For $30.00 its refreshing, nothing complicated. But after having so many Novellum bottles at 1/3 the price I wouldn’t buy this again.

For $30.00 its refreshing, nothing complicated. But after having so many Novellum bottles at 1/3 the price I wouldn’t buy this again.

Sep 29th, 2021
Rich Roberts

2017 was smooth, rich, excellent oak barreled Cali Chardonnay

2017 was smooth, rich, excellent oak barreled Cali Chardonnay

Jul 18th, 2021
Michelle M

Sharp, dry, golden-appley smell with slight hints of white cranberry and candied ginger on the nose. Deep orange-tinged golden color typical of the variety. More interesting palate - lychee, cream puff, persimmon, toasty vanilla biscuit notes, gooseberry, and white peach with hints of orange blossom nectar and cooking oil on the finish. Very very nice and interesting. Not usually a big fan of chards but great showing. Awesome.

Sharp, dry, golden-appley smell with slight hints of white cranberry and candied ginger on the nose. Deep orange-tinged golden color typical of the variety. More interesting palate - lychee, cream puff, persimmon, toasty vanilla biscuit notes, gooseberry, and white peach with hints of orange blossom nectar and cooking oil on the finish. Very very nice and interesting. Not usually a big fan of chards but great showing. Awesome.

Nov 28th, 2020
Mark Farrell

Gold color with a nose of green apple, pineapple, and toast. Nice full bodied Chardonnay with a velvety texture. Flavors persist over a nice, smooth finish.

Gold color with a nose of green apple, pineapple, and toast. Nice full bodied Chardonnay with a velvety texture. Flavors persist over a nice, smooth finish.

May 24th, 2020
Konner Ruggles

Better than last nights Chardonnay. It’s nice

Better than last nights Chardonnay. It’s nice

Mar 30th, 2020
Lisa Berger Mayron

Very drinkable pleasant wine

Very drinkable pleasant wine

Aug 25th, 2019
Jared Mayron

Dry, nice finish

Dry, nice finish

Aug 25th, 2019
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

Sheri had this 4 years ago

Sheri had this 4 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2020