Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

$149.99

96 Points Parker - limited                                        Limited Reserve Cabernet from Beringer.  One of the top-rated Cabs of the stellar 2015 vintage. 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "I was able to taste to two vintages of the Private Reserve, and the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve comes from a vintage loved by the estate. The final blend is the normal 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot brought up in 85% new French oak. This full-bodied, ripe, voluptuous beauty shows the vintage to a T, offering a blast of sweet blackcurrants, licorice, ground herbs, and graphite aromas and flavors. Blockbuster styled, with full body and an expansive, sexy texture, it has the depth and density to continue drinking brilliantly for 20+ years." 95+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Containing the tiniest splashes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of plum preserves, baked blackberries and cassis with hints of menthol, sandalwood and chocolate box. Full-bodied with soft, seductive tannins and a lively backbone supporting the generous, ripe, opulent fruit, it has a decadent spiciness and great length.... ...As I have written in the past, the Beringer Private Reserve program incorporates many of the single vineyards that they own and also bottle separately in lots from 250 up to nearly 1,000 cases. These wines are generally only available at the winery or through their membership club. Various parts of these single vineyards are all put through taste trials, and the result, when there’s a unanimity of opinion, is the great Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Beringer, one of the most successful Cabernets of Napa Valley."                                                                                   

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Ratings on Delectable

Tobin Trevarthen Delectable Pro

A good year really brought the bang. Ruby red. Very perfumed nose. Big cherry. Tobacco. Figs. Chocolate.

A good year really brought the bang. Ruby red. Very perfumed nose. Big cherry. Tobacco. Figs. Chocolate.

9.1

Joe DAscoli

Opened and decanted 2 hours. Without food - very spicy and tannic with tobacco, pine overtones. With food - integrated and paired very well with steak. Forget turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Opened and decanted 2 hours. Without food - very spicy and tannic with tobacco, pine overtones. With food - integrated and paired very well with steak. Forget turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

9.3

Amit Srivastava

Lovely Deep purple , no decanting . Big wine w a nice finish

Lovely Deep purple , no decanting . Big wine w a nice finish

9.1

Christian Fischer

A very fine wine. Dark berries, cassis and vanilla. Glad I bought a few.

A very fine wine. Dark berries, cassis and vanilla. Glad I bought a few.

9.4

Michelle M

I know this winery has a great reputation but I was a little disappointed. I read the 2015 vintage was uneven around Napa with some spots getting quick sugar ripening but phenolics couldn’t keep up. I feel it shows in this one as it would explain the high alcohol (over 15%!). The black fruit struggles to stand up to the robust oak notes, which are polished skillfully but with the short finish it all felt a bit out of balance. Kind of a let down for the reputation and the price point.

I know this winery has a great reputation but I was a little disappointed. I read the 2015 vintage was uneven around Napa with some spots getting quick sugar ripening but phenolics couldn’t keep up. I feel it shows in this one as it would explain the high alcohol (over 15%!). The black fruit struggles to stand up to the robust oak notes, which are polished skillfully but with the short finish it all felt a bit out of balance. Kind of a let down for the reputation and the price point.

8.9

Minh Nguyen

Wow!!!!

Wow!!!!

9.7

Deborah M

Day started with a 52 mile ride and ended with this lovely one to celebrate my birthday. Tobacco, dark berries, wood, licorice. Big full bodied Napa Cab. Embodies that classic Cab that doesn’t need a whole lot of extra to be memorable.

Day started with a 52 mile ride and ended with this lovely one to celebrate my birthday. Tobacco, dark berries, wood, licorice. Big full bodied Napa Cab. Embodies that classic Cab that doesn’t need a whole lot of extra to be memorable.

9.4

CJW

A well rounded Cabernet that opened up like a monarch. The French barrels kept it calm while the robust flavors of the wine came through without a heavy acidity. Well balanced and a true treat.

A well rounded Cabernet that opened up like a monarch. The French barrels kept it calm while the robust flavors of the wine came through without a heavy acidity. Well balanced and a true treat.

9.5

Shaun McKinsey

Dark fruit and candied spice. Young. Big nose. Nice legs.

Dark fruit and candied spice. Young. Big nose. Nice legs.

9.2

Kapyrick Wine

V15. Cab done right. Soft shaved cedar nose. Sharp black currant fruit. Pleasant bell pepper, chalk and soft boot leather finish. Amazing, it will only get better...

V15. Cab done right. Soft shaved cedar nose. Sharp black currant fruit. Pleasant bell pepper, chalk and soft boot leather finish. Amazing, it will only get better...

9.4

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