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Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2012

Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2012
Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 8
 
Price: $79.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.7%
 

Drink: 2014-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Beringer

Heather Wall rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

This is a beautiful California Chardonnay from the brilliant deep lemon colour; to the intense aromatic nose; to the rich and creamy palate; and the long butter toffee finish. 100% of this wine was sourced from single vineyard, old vines in Oakville AVA Napa Valley. This is about as far north as Chardonnay would be planted in Napa, California. 100% barrel aged with 70% new French oak and this white wine has undergone 100% MLF. Caramel apple,pear,tropical, smoke, butter, yogurt, toffee, oak, butterscotch, honey and bright acidity all wrapped up in this iconic full-bodied wine. This is one for the collector or gift ( yes please!). Paired beautifully with rich lobster bisque. Pair with equally rich or smoked dishes: cream cheese with lox, grilled salmon, charred tuna steak, seafood linguine in cream sauce.
Tasted: April 14, 2015
 

  


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