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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 12
 
Price: $49.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.5%
 

Drink: 2016-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Beringer

Valérie Dufour rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Plenty of syrup and blueberry jam on the nose. Some torrefaction and spices (cinnammon) notes too. Well it is to be expected for that type of big wines made to please the palate. And this is exactly what it does. This is a high quality cab with lots of matter to last a long time in the cellar. In fact, it is not ready to drink since the tannins are still harsh and the wood is still very much there. For those who love big muscle Californian wines, this is for you. It is well made and it is not monotone, meaning there is way more to it than fruit. But if you want to drink it now, better to carafe it 2 hours before and don't be gentle. Pair it with grilled red meat.
 

  


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