Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (small % Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2014 scores: James Suckling 93; Wine Enthusiast 90. (Reserve Knights Valley vintages have additional high scores, e. g. , Wine Spectator 93 for 2014 Reserve)

Tasting Note
Opulent yet structured: blackcurrant, blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, vanilla and subtle cedar/graphite; silky, ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar burger. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan beef or spicy braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; small‑lot fermentation with extended maceration; matured ~12–16 months in French oak barrels; blended with small percentages of other Bordeaux varieties.

Vineyard Info
Beringer, founded 1876, owns extensive Knights Valley plantings (acquired 1961). Produces estate and reserve Cabernet from rocky, alluvial soils with warm days and cool nights.