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Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016
92 Points Parker - Limited 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." 92 Points Robert Parker : "A tank sample, the 2016 Chardonnay Private Reserve opens with peaches and cream notes and suggestions of cedar box, pink grapefruit and green mango with a touch of nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied with an appealingly oily texture, it delivers mouth-filling tropical fruit and oak flavors, finishing with great persistence."
Ratings on Delectable
"Odedi" 
#AgedWineTuesday Rich yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, light apricots, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs and white pepper. Long finish with lemons and light spices. This 9 year old Napa Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Juicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, engaging and good right out of the bottle. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.
#AgedWineTuesday Rich yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, light apricots, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs and white pepper. Long finish with lemons and light spices. This 9 year old Napa Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Juicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, engaging and good right out of the bottle. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.
9.2
Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 2016 ‘Private Reserve’ Chardonnay by Beringer is a stunning wine by superstar winemaker Mark Beringer. Sourced from the Gamble Ranch Vineyard in the Oakville AVA, this wine starts off with beautiful aromas of apricot creme brulee, vanilla cream and kumquat with macadamia nut. The palate is plush and shows a seductive mouthfeel as the wine unveils vanilla cream, buttered popcorn, white peach, butterscotch and roasted pineapple flavors. Seductive and rich, yet beautifully balanced and layered, this is a complete wine by Beringer that will cellar marvelously for the next fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94
The 2016 ‘Private Reserve’ Chardonnay by Beringer is a stunning wine by superstar winemaker Mark Beringer. Sourced from the Gamble Ranch Vineyard in the Oakville AVA, this wine starts off with beautiful aromas of apricot creme brulee, vanilla cream and kumquat with macadamia nut. The palate is plush and shows a seductive mouthfeel as the wine unveils vanilla cream, buttered popcorn, white peach, butterscotch and roasted pineapple flavors. Seductive and rich, yet beautifully balanced and layered, this is a complete wine by Beringer that will cellar marvelously for the next fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94
9.4Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 2016 ‘Private Reserve’ Chardonnay by Beringer is a stunning wine by superstar winemaker Mark Beringer. Sourced from the Gamble Ranch Vineyard in the Oakville AVA, this wine starts off with beautiful aromas of apricot creme brulee, vanilla cream and kumquat with macadamia nut. The palate is plush and shows a seductive mouthfeel as the wine unveils vanilla cream, buttered popcorn, white peach, butterscotch and roasted pineapple flavors. Seductive and rich, yet beautifully balanced and layered, this is a complete wine by Beringer that will cellar marvelously for the next fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94
The 2016 ‘Private Reserve’ Chardonnay by Beringer is a stunning wine by superstar winemaker Mark Beringer. Sourced from the Gamble Ranch Vineyard in the Oakville AVA, this wine starts off with beautiful aromas of apricot creme brulee, vanilla cream and kumquat with macadamia nut. The palate is plush and shows a seductive mouthfeel as the wine unveils vanilla cream, buttered popcorn, white peach, butterscotch and roasted pineapple flavors. Seductive and rich, yet beautifully balanced and layered, this is a complete wine by Beringer that will cellar marvelously for the next fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 94
9.4
Ericsson
Some rich chard for a rich day.
Some rich chard for a rich day.
9.1
A Marie
Birthday celebration wine drank outdoors with @Josh Hombrenegro, Tom & Hannah
Birthday celebration wine drank outdoors with @Josh Hombrenegro, Tom & Hannah
8.8
KDU
Great strong fruit aroma--I notice pear and pineapple. Creamy and super buttery. The buttery mouthfeel and taste is taken to crazy levels with a creamy pasta...preferred over sipping without food as sensations became dulled. Finish is wonderfully long and exactly what you want if you're looking for a buttery chardonnay. Good value...priced perfectly for taking to a dinner with friends...I loved it and can also see it being appreciated by people "not really into wine"
Great strong fruit aroma--I notice pear and pineapple. Creamy and super buttery. The buttery mouthfeel and taste is taken to crazy levels with a creamy pasta...preferred over sipping without food as sensations became dulled. Finish is wonderfully long and exactly what you want if you're looking for a buttery chardonnay. Good value...priced perfectly for taking to a dinner with friends...I loved it and can also see it being appreciated by people "not really into wine"
9.5KDU Wine Club
Wonderfully bright fruity Chardonnay with crisp notes of pineapple and pear. Definite buttery mouthfeel that is elevated when enjoyed with creamy pasta. Strong smooth lingering finish. Great for sipping, even better with food. Delicate, complex, delicious.
Wonderfully bright fruity Chardonnay with crisp notes of pineapple and pear. Definite buttery mouthfeel that is elevated when enjoyed with creamy pasta. Strong smooth lingering finish. Great for sipping, even better with food. Delicate, complex, delicious.
9.4Wissam Nasr
One of my favorite Chardonnays from one of my favorite wineries. Vanilla and apricot on the nose. Rich silky velvety body. Simply great
One of my favorite Chardonnays from one of my favorite wineries. Vanilla and apricot on the nose. Rich silky velvety body. Simply great
9.5
Garrett Parker
A great Chardonnay for the price point.
A great Chardonnay for the price point.
9.1
Maria Mittelsted
Great Chardonnay with a pinch of sweetness the end
Great Chardonnay with a pinch of sweetness the end
9.3
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