Beringer Napa Cabernet 2016
As Napa’s oldest continuously operating winery with 145 years under its belt, you know they have to be doing something right, or to be more accurate many things right. A tour of the majestic grounds will give you a glimpse into Napa’s past- it’s almost like stepping back in time. From the impressive 19th century architecture and the tranquil grounds with vineyards fanning out in all directions to the hand dug out cellars and caves. It sets the stage to taste some wonderful wines. In fact, the entire estate was designated a Historic District on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Beringer is the only winery to have both a red and a white wine feature in the #1 position in Wine Spectator’s Top 100.
Quick comment about the wine before we get into specifics, this has 6 years of aging already done for you with a wonderful mouthfeel that is both silky-smooth and inviting.
Has a distinctive Beringer/Napa nose of blackberries and chocolate that is enticing. The palate is restrained with impressive depth and complexity with a core of blackberries, chocolate and cassis with secondary layers of plum, vanilla that coats your mouth from the first sip. Got another 5 – 7 years cellaring time.
Vine to Table 
You had me at Beringer.
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Think we might be pouring it this weekend, if your interested.
Cheers, Peter.
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