Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.314 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Joe D'Angelo

The 2016 Beringer 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely fantastic and seems to be even more impressive than last years outstanding wine at this early stage. Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Verdot sourced from vineyards in Howell Mountain (60%), St. Helena (20%), Oakville (15%), and Mount Veeder (5%), which spent 20 months in new French Nevers oak (83%), and 16 months in bottle prior to release. It instantly opens to wonderful aromas of dark currants, spiced plum, graphite, baking spices, cedar, fresh sage and dusty nuances all taking shape beautifully in the glass. On the palate this medium-plus to full-bodied, displaying remarkable overall balance with gorgeous velvety tannins and a wonderful seamless texture. It goes on to impress with excellent poise and concentration, as flavors of red and dark currants combine with exotic spices and expand gracefully through the long, polished finish. This is a sensational showing from Beringer, which is already extremely appealing, however also possesses the characteristics to thrive in the cellar over the course of the next two decades.

The 2016 Beringer 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely fantastic and seems to be even more impressive than last years outstanding wine at this early stage. Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Verdot sourced from vineyards in Howell Mountain (60%), St. Helena (20%), Oakville (15%), and Mount Veeder (5%), which spent 20 months in new French Nevers oak (83%), and 16 months in bottle prior to release. It instantly opens to wonderful aromas of dark currants, spiced plum, graphite, baking spices, cedar, fresh sage and dusty nuances all taking shape beautifully in the glass. On the palate this medium-plus to full-bodied, displaying remarkable overall balance with gorgeous velvety tannins and a wonderful seamless texture. It goes on to impress with excellent poise and concentration, as flavors of red and dark currants combine with exotic spices and expand gracefully through the long, polished finish. This is a sensational showing from Beringer, which is already extremely appealing, however also possesses the characteristics to thrive in the cellar over the course of the next two decades.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2019
John Pavlovich

Wow, an impressive wine. Better the 2nd day when it opened up. Yummy.

Wow, an impressive wine. Better the 2nd day when it opened up. Yummy.

May 8th, 2024
Tom Garland

Beringer Tasting:
2021 private reserve chardonnay
2008 Private Reserve cab
2016 Private Reserve cab
2017 Private Reserve cab
2018 Private Reserve cab
2016 Eighth Maker cabernet

Beringer Tasting:
2021 private reserve chardonnay
2008 Private Reserve cab
2016 Private Reserve cab
2017 Private Reserve cab
2018 Private Reserve cab
2016 Eighth Maker cabernet

Feb 29th, 2024
C Coleman

Mellow, earthy, rotting log, very raisin-y, molasses

Mellow, earthy, rotting log, very raisin-y, molasses

Aug 2nd, 2023
Mark

Really good. At Park’s BBQ with Rick in LA. Great with the unmarinated Korean BBQ!

Really good. At Park’s BBQ with Rick in LA. Great with the unmarinated Korean BBQ!

Jan 17th, 2022
John W

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, blackberry and oak. On the palate, creme de cassis. Blackberry. Blueberry.

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, blackberry and oak. On the palate, creme de cassis. Blackberry. Blueberry.

Oct 23rd, 2019
Kapyrick Wine

V16. Elegant. Soft Toast and fresh cut apple nose. Pear and apple fruit. Very soft oaky finish. Well balanced. Soft extracts

V16. Elegant. Soft Toast and fresh cut apple nose. Pear and apple fruit. Very soft oaky finish. Well balanced. Soft extracts

Sep 30th, 2019
John Naughton

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Dec 26th, 2022
Michael Covey

Michael had this 2 years ago

Michael had this 2 years ago

Sep 10th, 2022
Justin K. Scheer

Justin K. had this 3 years ago

Justin K. had this 3 years ago

Jan 27th, 2022