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Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012
Beringer's top Chardonnay from the Gamble Ranch vineyard. Beringer's Private Reserve Chardonnay is primarily sourced from their Gamble Ranch property in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley. Each lot was kept separate from harvest all the way through the winemaking process. The wine was aged for 9 months in 88% new French oak with full malolactic fermentation, and the lees were stirred weekly to enrich the texture and profile. Only the finest lots were then selected for inclusion in this Private Reserve bottling. From winemaker Laurie Hook: "Aromas of hazelnut and grilled pineapple are followed by flavors of lush, tropical fruits, balanced by a hint of citrus. A rich, creamy mouthfeel is rounded out by a lengthy, elegant finish." 93 Points Wine Spectator: "Shows off seductive notes of smoky, toasty oak and cream, with fresh, rich, vibrant fruit to match. The flavors of poached pear, fig, honeydew melon, spice and black licorice all fold together on a long, pure, persistent finish. Drink now through 2020."
Ratings on Delectable
Corey Zamora, CSW 
Always a great blind taste, big, buttery, classic Napa Chardonnay.
Always a great blind taste, big, buttery, classic Napa Chardonnay.
9.6John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company
Rock steady - actually a great buy for so much substance.
Rock steady - actually a great buy for so much substance.
8.9
Sean Genn
Too much oak
Too much oak
8.0
Simao Pedro
Muito bom. Um dos melhores Chardonnay que já bebi. Bastante frutado com tons tropicais, bem balançado e com um ligeiro tom de Carvalho.
Muito bom. Um dos melhores Chardonnay que já bebi. Bastante frutado com tons tropicais, bem balançado e com um ligeiro tom de Carvalho.
9.5
Marcelino Gonzalez
From a 2012 successful harvest this “Chardo” is no exception of a classical Napa Valley showcase. Opened at 55 degrees for inviting botanical, and subtlety toasted aromas. Mouthfeel incredibly light no oak for instance… bwell balanced for that peach, pineapple, and all that ripe baked fruit like that fruit tartars from that famous French Bakery. Ten years later it does stand to be drinkable now, not later than 2023
From a 2012 successful harvest this “Chardo” is no exception of a classical Napa Valley showcase. Opened at 55 degrees for inviting botanical, and subtlety toasted aromas. Mouthfeel incredibly light no oak for instance… bwell balanced for that peach, pineapple, and all that ripe baked fruit like that fruit tartars from that famous French Bakery. Ten years later it does stand to be drinkable now, not later than 2023
9.1
L.A. Warren
So much butter! Not your average Chardonnay. One for those who want to experience the versatility of Chardonnay. Got it for a buck above wholesale and was jazzed. I visited the Beringer winery this past summer and had a fantastic experience. This is an outfit that knows what they're doing.
So much butter! Not your average Chardonnay. One for those who want to experience the versatility of Chardonnay. Got it for a buck above wholesale and was jazzed. I visited the Beringer winery this past summer and had a fantastic experience. This is an outfit that knows what they're doing.
9.3
John Landis
Great color and nose Delicious entry and finish.
Great color and nose Delicious entry and finish.
9.3
Thomas Brenner
Nice to try a wine from one of the state's oldest and reputable producers thats not fodder for cougars at a Tupperware party. Fascinating to try different wines from a winery that dabbles mostly in quantity vs quality these days.
Nice to try a wine from one of the state's oldest and reputable producers thats not fodder for cougars at a Tupperware party. Fascinating to try different wines from a winery that dabbles mostly in quantity vs quality these days.
8.8Stephen
Smooth, oaky, buttery, heavy.
Smooth, oaky, buttery, heavy.
8.7
Heather Gillies
One of my favorite bottles, big pear, butter, and vanilla flavors. So easy to drink and beautifully balanced.
One of my favorite bottles, big pear, butter, and vanilla flavors. So easy to drink and beautifully balanced.
9.6
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