Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot

9.132 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jay Eagan

Nine months in French neighbors oak a fantastic Merlot from Jim Bancroft

Nine months in French neighbors oak a fantastic Merlot from Jim Bancroft

Feb 15th, 2022
Tyson Stuart

$30 steal from local store closing.

$30 steal from local store closing.

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2014
Ron R
9.3

On the nose and visually, this appears not to have budged. The nose is dominated with sandalwood and cinnamon. Palette is unctuously sweet. It's dense and has the viscosity of diesel. Finishes long and sweet. Excellent

On the nose and visually, this appears not to have budged. The nose is dominated with sandalwood and cinnamon. Palette is unctuously sweet. It's dense and has the viscosity of diesel. Finishes long and sweet. Excellent

Oct 13th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Funk city, mushrooms and forest floor galore in the nose on this one. The palate adds savory notes and spice, dill. Not that much time left here, drink up in 2-3.

Funk city, mushrooms and forest floor galore in the nose on this one. The palate adds savory notes and spice, dill. Not that much time left here, drink up in 2-3.

Dec 7th, 2015
Charles Rivas

Over the years this has been one of my favorite bottlings from Beringer, but it has finally hit that peak and is on the sunset side of its life.

Over the years this has been one of my favorite bottlings from Beringer, but it has finally hit that peak and is on the sunset side of its life.

May 31st, 2015
Greg Gregory

Shocker! Wow.

Shocker! Wow.

May 3rd, 2014
Josh Grove

Best merlot I've had in a while. Good acid, tannin. Unexpected complexity.

Best merlot I've had in a while. Good acid, tannin. Unexpected complexity.

Oct 25th, 2013
Joe Coulter

1997 vintage. Beautiful

1997 vintage. Beautiful

Dec 23rd, 2017
benjamin barry

Pairs well with a southern bell

Pairs well with a southern bell

Nov 11th, 2017
Juan Menendez

As good as any Merlot in the world gets. These Bancroft ranch Merlots seem like they age beautifully for ever.

As good as any Merlot in the world gets. These Bancroft ranch Merlots seem like they age beautifully for ever.

Mar 13th, 2016