This 2013 Beringer Private Reserve from Napa Valley represents a carefully composed Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting roles of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, crafted to express the vintage's ripe, structured character. The 15.5% alcohol speaks to the warm growing season, whilst the proprietary blend demonstrates the winery's disciplined selection and élevage philosophy. At over a decade from harvest, this wine retains considerable aging potential and would reward patient cellaring for another five to eight years, though it enters an approachable window now. Serve alongside richly sauced game preparations or dry-aged beef to fully appreciate its textural complexity and balanced tannin architecture.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 15.5
- Origin
- USA
- Vintage
- 2013
- Region
- Napa Valley
- Grape variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon;Cabernet Franc;Petit Verdot
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Schlumberger Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & CO KG, Buschstraße 20, 53340 Meckenheim
- Producer
- Beringer Vineyards, Napa, CA 2000 Main Street | St. Helena, CA 94574