Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Private Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville - Gamble Ranch Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 90

Tasting Note
Rich, full-bodied Napa Chardonnay with golden apple, baked pear, crème brûlée, pineapple and toasted almond. Creamy texture, bright citrus lift and light vanilla/oak spice; long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herb butter, lobster or crab with drawn butter, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, Chinese roast pork (char siu), creamy Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Grapes barrel-fermented; 100% malolactic fermentation; aged in oak barrels with light-to-moderate toast and sur-lie élevage for creamy texture.

Vineyard Info
Beringer, founded in 1876 and one of Napa Valley's longest-running wineries. Private Reserve Chardonnay is sourced from the Gamble Ranch (Oakville) as the estate's flagship white.