By Beringer
Napa Cabernet 2016

Sourcing: Napa Valley
Varietal Composition: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Zinfandel, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Petite Sirah
Aging: 12 months in French oak (32% new)

Technical Data
Alcohol: 15.20%
TA: 6.00 g/L
pH: 3.82

Vineyards
Beringer's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an enticing expression of this varietal and the depth and complexity of flavor it can exhibit when grown in the right place. Select vineyards and blocks from AVAs up and down the valley are used to craft a wine that is the quintessential expression of Napa Valley terroir.

Vintage
The extended drought was beginning to cause real concern as the 2016 growing season kicked off, but some welcomed winter rain hinted at the relief to come. After a relatively dry January, we enjoyed significant rainfall in February, along with mild temperatures. Bud break was early but was slowed by heavy April showers. While still early by historical standards, picking began about a week later than 2015 and continued at a leisurely pace, allowing the grapes to reach full flavor maturity. A traditionally sized harvest followed the lighter showing of 2015, and the extended season helped to balance the acids and add complexity to the layers of flavors. Warm temperatures arrived as harvest began, but ultimately, everything came together in the best possible way. Fruit was picked from October 10 to October 20, 2016. For the 2016 blend, the fruit is sourced from multiple AVAs throughout Napa Valley. The largest part of the blend is from Oakville, St Helena, Howell Mountain, and Yountville. The cuvee is one that highlights the best of Napa Valley's valley floor and mountain-top terroir.

Winemaking
Great care was taken to retain each of the vineyards' individual expressions in the blend by keeping each lot separate throughout fermentation and aging. This has become a tradition for Beringer Cabernets and allows flexibility from a broad array of aromatic, flavor, and structural components at blending time. After fermentation, the lots were aged in 32% new French oak barrels for 12 months. Each lot was monitored closely and tasted regularly to ensure their development individually and formulate how best to marry the lots for the final blend.

Tasting Notes
This wine highlights the best attributes of each growing region within Napa Valley with aromas and flavors that are classic Napa Cabernet, including notes of blackberry cobbler, fresh boysenberry, and a dusting of blackberry jam and cocoa. Evident oak spice and silky tannins frame a full mouthfeel and bold concentration of flavors, leading to a lasting, rich finish.
[Information provided by Treasury Wine Estates]

BERINGER Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016
Rating: 89
Drink: 2019-2025
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Editor: O. Bargreen
Issue: January, 2019
Importer: Treasury Estates
The 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an awesome new value Cabernet by Beringer. The nose shows distinctive Napa Cabernet character, with dusty terroir with creme de cassis and anise aromas that all come together nicely once in the glass. The palate offers a soft texture with dark fruits and chocolate alongside lighter herbal tones that all beautifully blend together and linger on the finish.