Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.222 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
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

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2019
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

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2019
Ericsson

Some rich chard for a rich day.

Some rich chard for a rich day.

Nov 22nd, 2021
A Marie

Birthday celebration wine drank outdoors with @Josh Hombrenegro, Tom & Hannah

Birthday celebration wine drank outdoors with @Josh Hombrenegro, Tom & Hannah

Aug 3rd, 2020
KDU
9.5

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"

May 20th, 2020
KDU 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.

May 20th, 2020
Wissam 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

Nov 19th, 2019
Garrett Parker

A great Chardonnay for the price point.

A great Chardonnay for the price point.

Aug 29th, 2019
Maria Mittelsted

Great Chardonnay with a pinch of sweetness the end

Great Chardonnay with a pinch of sweetness the end

Jan 20th, 2019
Corey Chen

sweet mineral taste, big chard, good with lobsters

sweet mineral taste, big chard, good with lobsters

Dec 15th, 2018