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Vintages Release April 16, 2015

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Red Wine

Beringer Founders Estate Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: A juicy, smooth, mouth-watering Zinfandel with fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and dark berries. Perfect for the barbecue. Drink: 2012 - 2017 308205 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: This complex, subtle and full-bodied cabernet sauvignon has great elegance and a long finish. Dark fruit and smoke notes on this red wine, with lots of layers and great cellar potential. Superb craftsmanship. Highly recommended. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2020 149955 14.6% D 750 mL $149.95 Score: 96/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, United States: Very tasty black cherry liqueur on the nose and palate, hedged by a cedar brush. Very supple and mouth-filling with terrific vibrancy. This will liven up dark meat dishes, or even those that tend to be chary or grilled a little too dry. Drink: 2013 - 2016 534263 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha, coffee and toasty oak on the nose of this terrific Californian red open up to fleshy black fruit on the palate. Layered complexity and satisfaction. This robust red is a blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% each Petit Verdot and Merlot grapes. Beringer is a benchmark producer in the Napa Valley, all price points and offers a wide range of styles. Try this with filet mignon. Balanced and restrained for full-bodied California Cabernet. Classic; a diplomat of wines. In 1876 the Beringer Brothers established their winery in Napa Valley. The winery practises sustainable farming. Pair with kobe beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: filet mignon, hamburger, hard cheese, grilled or roasted meats. Drink: 2014 - 2020 91058 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Quantum 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate from generous oak aging then step back to reveal dark fruit and spice on the palate. This wine needs serious cellar time then decanting before you enjoy it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2016 - 2022 27452 14.5% XD 750 mL $89.95 Score: 92/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Toasty oak with tasty dark chocolate and black plum aromas and flavours in this iconic Californian red wine. Fairly smooth though decanting for 2 hours will help. Soul soothing and heart quickening. Finishes with black plum and dark spice. Concentrated, deep and satisfying. Pair with roast beef. Merlot food pairings: beef stew, prime rib, lamb cutlets, coq au vin, pot roast. Drink: 2014 - 2020 919647 14.3% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2012, California, United States: A smooth, easy-drinking merlot with benchmark aromas of black fleshy plums and dark berries. Drink, don't think ... and enjoy with grilled pork chops. Merlot food pairings: grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2018 534255 13.9% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Knight's Valley, Napa Valley, California, United States: A classic. beautifully structured Californian Cabernet with terrific balance and depth of flavour. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. The finish lasts so long. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015 - 2020 352583 13% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Waymaker 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States: Wow, this is a terrific blend of mostly Syrah grapes, but also some Cabernet Sauvignon for structure. Paso Robles tends to be warmer on average than Napa, and so the fruit here is riper and the wine richer in the glass. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2012 - 2018 631861 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Beringer White Zinfandel 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A very pretty white zinfandel, medium sweet but not cloying. Think fresh field strawberries. Lovely sipper chilled or pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 239756 11% M 750 mL $9.25 Score: 87/100. April 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Beringer Founders Estate Pinot Grigio 2013, California, United States: A zippy, fresh Pinot Grigio that works well on sunny decks and docks. Aromas of lime and lemon zest. Enjoy as a chilled aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2017 45641 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Luminus Chardonnay 2012, California, United States: A beautiful Californian Chardonnay that is at once luscious and full-bodied, yet also fresh and vibrant. Aromas of tropical fruit and some toasted almond. Drink: 2014 - 2020 395699 14.3% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Butterscotch toffee love! Some apple and peach wrapped lovingly in caramel form generous oak aging. Full-throttle Chardonnay for lovers of the genre. Chardonnay food pairings: fish cakes with a rhubarb relish. Drink: 2014 - 2020 26682 14.7% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 92/100. April 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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