Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.435 ratings
9.414 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Garen Staglin

Quite thin. Nice nose. Didn't last.

Quite thin. Nice nose. Didn't last.

3 people found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
WC Fields

Impressive structure and profile for a 27 year old wine.

Impressive structure and profile for a 27 year old wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2018
John Kemper

A bright garnet, the '91 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 'Private Reserve' has evolved into an absolutely beautiful mature old-style Napa Cab. Lovely nose of ripe cassis, black cherry, cedar and eucalyptus. Decanted an hour before pouring and the flavors continuously developed with the last sip being the best. The wine finished sweet, smooth and long.

A bright garnet, the '91 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 'Private Reserve' has evolved into an absolutely beautiful mature old-style Napa Cab. Lovely nose of ripe cassis, black cherry, cedar and eucalyptus. Decanted an hour before pouring and the flavors continuously developed with the last sip being the best. The wine finished sweet, smooth and long.

1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2014
Andrew S

An expanse of fruit, down the middle of Cabernet profile. A kiss of dust and leather on the nose to remind you it was harvested 26 years ago. Amazing fruit, cocoa, acid, balance. The finish is nearly two minutes. Just try not to smile. Happy Mother's Day!

An expanse of fruit, down the middle of Cabernet profile. A kiss of dust and leather on the nose to remind you it was harvested 26 years ago. Amazing fruit, cocoa, acid, balance. The finish is nearly two minutes. Just try not to smile. Happy Mother's Day!

May 15th, 2017
Sean Genn

Beautiful nose. Really opened up throughout the night.

Beautiful nose. Really opened up throughout the night.

Dec 26th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Really in a great spot right now, loved this for its perfect balance and mature complexity. Not to mention its drinkability from time softening the structure and it's inherent lower alcohol.

Really in a great spot right now, loved this for its perfect balance and mature complexity. Not to mention its drinkability from time softening the structure and it's inherent lower alcohol.

Dec 7th, 2015
Sean Genn

Beautiful wine. Cassis and violets. Very much alive.

Beautiful wine. Cassis and violets. Very much alive.

Sep 6th, 2015
Tracy Hall

1991. Wow. Beautiful, integrated long finish. Magnum

1991. Wow. Beautiful, integrated long finish. Magnum

May 9th, 2015
William Meznarich

Texas distributor

9.7

Absolutely stunning.

Absolutely stunning.

Nov 16th, 2014
Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.6

Fun

Fun

Sep 30th, 2013