Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2013 

Grape: A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 20 months in French oak (84% new)

Producer Tasting Note:

The 2013 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the best vintages in years. The enticing aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, fresh tobacco, brown spice and sweet mint are profound in the glass. Dense and well-structured, its supple tannins are complemented by notes of espresso, mocha and balanced with a silky and elegant finish. 

The 2013 vintage began with a warm, dry spring and relatively early bud break. Summer was notably consistent with even, warm temperatures throughout. Harvest began quite early in August, and by September the majority of whites and lighter reds were completely off the vines. Cool yet sunny weather in October allowed the final grapes on the vine to linger and develop great phenolic and flavor maturities while maintaining steady sugar levels. Overall, it was a high quality crop that was above average in quantity.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"One of the great efforts of recent years, and not surprisingly so, is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, a blend of 81% from Howell Mountain, 11% from St. Helena and the rest Calistoga and Mount Veeder. It is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged 20 months in 84% new French oak. At 15.2% natural alcohol, this is a big boy, but also classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with crème de cassis, graphite, licorice, and a touch of spicy oak. Winemaker Laurie Hook, who has since departed as winemaker, really hit a home run with this beauty. The wine could benefit from 7-10 years cellaring and probably last 30 to 40. When all is said and done, this is an instant classic, the wine full-bodied with oodles of crème de cassis, pen ink, graphite and baking spices. It is multi-dimensional, layered, and one of the all-time great Beringer Private Reserves – and there have been many."  Drink 2023-2066

97/100 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate, March 2016

"Deep dark ruby garnet colour with deep core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Intense notes of cassis, a hint of mint, concentrated black fruit, fresh tobacco leaves, blackberry confit and a delicate hint of liquorice, very multi-faceted bouquet. Extremely powerful and complex, pronounced fruit, ripe tannins, nuances of mocha on the finish, great length, chocolaty and silky aftertaste, lingers for minutes."

98/100 points, FALSTAFF (Austria), March 2020

This is part of a private customer’s collection. These wines are in excellent condition. We are acting as an agent in the sale and the price is exclusive of V.A.T. which is not due. Our multibuy discounts do not apply.