Beringer Eighth Maker Cab Sauv 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Eighth Maker Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
16.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Advocate 95+

Tasting Note
Deep garnet. Plush, full-bodied dark fruit of blackberry, black cherry and cassis with cocoa, espresso, Provençal herbs and crushed rock. Fine-grained tannins, lively freshness and a long, mint-lifted finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, rich hot-pot or Peking duck.

Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; fermented and aged in French oak (500L puncheons and barrels); matured ~24 months in 100% French oak (≈80% new).

Vineyard Info
Beringer Vineyards, founded in 1876 in Napa Valley, produced this limited Eighth Maker cuvée by Mark Beringer, drawn from premier estate sites; small-production flagship release.