Beringer 2017 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

98
James Suckling

$164.99

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The Beringer Vineyards 2017 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon represents one of Napa Valley’s most historic and benchmark Cabernet programs—crafted from elite vineyard sites, led by a strong Howell Mountain influence.

This vintage delivers remarkable purity, structure, and refinement—balancing power with precision. Aromas of cassis, black currant, and dark cherry lead into layers of graphite, cedar, cocoa, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich yet composed, with finely grained tannins and a long, polished finish.

Sourced primarily from Howell Mountain—known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with intensity, structure, and aging potential—this wine is built to evolve over decades while already offering impressive depth today.

This is classic Napa Valley at a high level: bold, age-worthy, and unmistakably refined.

Critical Acclaim

  • 98 Points – James Suckling
    “Beautiful purity of fruit with polish and sophistication… extremely fine tannins… delicate and beautiful.”
  • 96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
    “Deep blackcurrants, dark chocolate, scorched earth… powerful… will age for two decades.”
  • 95 Points – Wine Enthusiast
    “Dense layers of cedar and currant… remarkable beauty, complexity and structure… a blockbuster for the cellar.”
  • 94 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
    “Firm, finely grained texture… freshness backing generous fruit… long and perfumed.”
  • 92 Points – Wine Spectator
    “Plush and forward… cocoa and blackberry… crowd-pleasing style.”

Wine Details

  • Producer: Beringer Vineyards
  • Vintage: 2017
  • Region: Napa Valley, California
  • Sub-Region: Howell Mountain (major component)
  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (96%), Cabernet Franc (4%)
  • Aging: 20 months in 80% new French oak
  • Body: Full
  • Style: Structured, age-worthy, polished

Tasting Notes

  • Aromas: Cassis, black currant, dark cherry, violet
  • Palate: Blackberry, cocoa, graphite, cedar, spice
  • Finish: Long, refined, with fine tannins and freshness

Drink Window

  • Drink Now: Decant 1–2 hours
  • Peak Window: 2027–2037
  • Cellaring Potential: 20+ years

Food Pairing

Ideal with:

  • Dry-aged ribeye
  • Lamb chops
  • Braised short ribs
  • Hard aged cheeses

Why This Wine Matters

Beringer’s Private Reserve is one of Napa Valley’s original luxury Cabernet bottlings, dating back to the 1970s. The 2017 vintage stands out for combining mountain intensity with elegance, making it both a collector’s wine and a confident addition to any serious Cabernet lineup.

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