The 2016 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon defies convention with its bold, minimalist winemaking approach that lets each vineyard’s character roar. Grapes are handled individually, undergoing precise pump-overs and aging 20 months in fiercely selected, custom-toasted French Nevers oak barrels (83% new) to unleash their full power. A season marked by early buds, heavy April rains, and a slow, deliberate harvest forged a wine bursting with intense crème de cassis, dark and blue fruits, and spicy baking notes. This full-bodied, muscular masterpiece balances strength with elegance, promising a thrilling, complex journey for decades to come.
