Beringer Vineyards
Quantum Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, rest Malbec, aged in French oak, 67% new. Dark Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, herb and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones.
Blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, rest Malbec, aged in French oak, 67% new. Dark Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, herb and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones.
Feb 2nd, 2026Blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Sirah and 2% Malbec, dark Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones.
Blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Sirah and 2% Malbec, dark Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones.
Dec 20th, 2025
Really liked this one. Big, structured, layered, and a little bite. Favorite wine of the night.
Really liked this one. Big, structured, layered, and a little bite. Favorite wine of the night.
5 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2014Bottles like this are why you drink wine.
Bottles like this are why you drink wine.
4 people found it helpfulJun 12th, 2014
Easy drinking - but meh. I don't see any potential here either
Easy drinking - but meh. I don't see any potential here either
3 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2016
I bought what was left of this from a retailer north of Austin for $24.97. Beringer sells it for $65, with Total Wine at $60, and Spec's is in the low $50s. I knew exactly what I was getting. The wine is like a casino. An overly dramatic facade with the wine equivalents of slot dings and clanks and loungey jazz. It is really hard not to like, but I'm sure its pleasure will burn a quick wick. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Sirah, and Malbec. The majority of the fruit comes from Howell Mountain, and the depth shows, despite the generous oak treatment. Blackberry jam, cedar, chocolate truffle and ganache, brand new leather, with secondary mint leaf and espresso. This is a much better wine than The Prisoner, which seems like an appropriate price point for something like this.
I bought what was left of this from a retailer north of Austin for $24.97. Beringer sells it for $65, with Total Wine at $60, and Spec's is in the low $50s. I knew exactly what I was getting. The wine is like a casino. An overly dramatic facade with the wine equivalents of slot dings and clanks and loungey jazz. It is really hard not to like, but I'm sure its pleasure will burn a quick wick. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Sirah, and Malbec. The majority of the fruit comes from Howell Mountain, and the depth shows, despite the generous oak treatment. Blackberry jam, cedar, chocolate truffle and ganache, brand new leather, with secondary mint leaf and espresso. This is a much better wine than The Prisoner, which seems like an appropriate price point for something like this.
1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2017
Deep ruby. Black currant, orange peel, dried herbs, sweet tobacco and bit herbaceous. M round tannin, black fruit, oak integrated nicely.
Deep ruby. Black currant, orange peel, dried herbs, sweet tobacco and bit herbaceous. M round tannin, black fruit, oak integrated nicely.
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2016
Josh had this 13 years ago
Josh had this 13 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2013
Too much oak. Off balance but big and ripe.
Too much oak. Off balance but big and ripe.
May 17th, 2017
This cab heavy blend has cab grapes coming from Howell Mountain. Not much to write home about on the first day, but coming alive nicely here in day 2. In the glass, mid purple color and surprisingly, fairly fast moving legs. The nose smells of baking spices and leather. On the tongue, Bing cherries, and black pepper spice.
Enjoy the circus, everyone. 🇺🇸
This cab heavy blend has cab grapes coming from Howell Mountain. Not much to write home about on the first day, but coming alive nicely here in day 2. In the glass, mid purple color and surprisingly, fairly fast moving legs. The nose smells of baking spices and leather. On the tongue, Bing cherries, and black pepper spice.
Enjoy the circus, everyone. 🇺🇸