Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 pts (May 4, 2022). Wine. com consumer rating ~4. 4/5. Retailers and critics list scores in the low-90s for the 2019 Distinction Series

Tasting Note
Bright dark-fruited Cabernet with blackberry, cassis, ripe blueberry and black cherry, rhubarb and fresh mint, plus cocoa, vanilla and subtle forest-floor/earth. Medium-to-full body, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Peking duck, spicy Szechuan beef. Red sauces and aged cheeses also pair well.

Production Method
Select-lot fermentations from multiple Napa sites; matured roughly 20 months in French oak (≈35% new), blended (99/1) and bottled after bench blending.

Vineyard Info
Made by Beringer Vineyards (est. 1876), the Distinction Series highlights specific Napa sites: Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Helena Home among others.