Beringer Vineyards Alluvium Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2005

Knights Valley, Sonoma, California, United States
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Natalie's Score: 94/100 Community Score: 4.7/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 393447 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $49.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2009-2020 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Beringer Vineyards Agent: Treasury Wine Estates
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Tasting note:

The grapes for this beguiling red were grown in the volcanic, alluvial soil of Knights Valley, thus the name Alluvium. The summer of 2005 was cool in Napa, which extended the growing season and allowed the grapes to further develop flavor, color and tannin until they were hand-picked in October. This gives the wine incredible depth as it floods the senses with black cherries, violets and ground black pepper. Winemaker Laurie Hook has blended Merlot (74%), Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) and small amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. This wine will keep in the cellar for at least ten years, if not longer. Food matches: osso buco, filet mignon, venison.

Reviewed September 12, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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