Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 90; positive reviews from Decanter and Vinous; broadly praised in retailer and critic tastings for 2015 Napa vintage

Tasting Note
Rich blackcurrant and blackberry with dark cherry, cedar, graphite and baking spice; dark chocolate undertones, firm grainy tannins, plush mid‑palate and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or red-braised beef, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Small‑lot fermentations kept separate by vineyard; blended post‑fermentation and aged about 20 months in French oak (≈29% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Beringer Vineyards, founded 1876, is one of Napa Valley’s oldest producers, known for historic estates and a broad range from approachable Napa bottlings to Private Reserve wines.