Reviews & Ratings
2020 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon "Private Reserve"
Winery: Beringer
Vintage: 2020
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Private Reserve"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $175
Cases produced: 847
KWG Score: 95.2 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: December 25, 2023
Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Beringer opens with a black cherry and black raspberry bouquet with hints of violets, nugget, and tarragon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and fresh. The flavor profile is cedar plank influenced ripe black cherry and craisin blend with notes of black raspberry and cinnamon stick. We also detected hints black tea and a touch of orange zest. The finish is dry, and its flavors and dusty tannins stick around for a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with Korean beef bulgogi or with a rack of lamb. Enjoy – KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: The 2020 Private Reserve shows fragrant perfumed floral aromas alongside red and dark berry fruits that presents as expressive, layered, and elegant. The wine opens plush and inviting with dark, ripe blueberries, blackberries, and black plum alongside hints of black pepper spice and lifted rose petal, violet, and wild sage. On the palate, black cherry, black currants, and crushed earth notes interweave seamlessly, supported by the fine, balanced tannins, while baking spice notes, from the well-integrated oak, leads to a focused structure and a generous core of bright acidity. Savory and full-bodied, this Cabernet finishes long and lingering, inviting mouthwatering sip after sip. Drinking beautifully upon release in its infancy but will continue to evolve and unfold, showing more nuance and character as it ages for many years to come, when cellared properly.
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