Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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(this vintage is sold out)
The 1993 vintage is available for: $79.99
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winemaker's notes:
"When all of these cuvees are blended together, the result is the finest Cabernet Sauvignon yet made by Ed Sbragia, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (11,000 cases of truly divine Cabernet nectar). For statisticians, 44% came from the Steinhauer Vineyard, 1% from Bancroft Ranch, 17% from Rancho del Oso, 3% from Chabot, 13% from St. Helena Home Ranch, 0% from Quarry Vineyard, and the balance from Marston Vineyard. As I reported last year, the 2001 is an extraordinary effort. Large-scaled yet elegant, it boasts classic notes of creme de cassis, chocolate, and smoky oak. With extraordinary voluptuousness, great concentration, tremendous intensity, and a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds, this saturated purple-colored, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the greatest wines ever made at Beringer. It is a tribute to the brilliant Ed Sbragia. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023."
-Wine Advocate
critical acclaim:
"Production: 10,000 cases; Alcohol: 14.2%; Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; Harvest Dates: September 4 to October 10. The 2001 was produced from six vineyards, Chabot, Home, Bancroft Ranch, Rancho del Oso, Quarry and Tre Colline. An early spring with both frost and heat spikes gave vignerons a roller coaster ride early on, but a torrid May and June were followed by a surprisingly cool August and fabulous weather in September and October. The harvest started early for the more precocious terroirs and finished relatively late for the cooler ones. A spectacular effort, the 2001 exhibits a youthful opaque purple color as well as great fruit concentration and intensity. There is a more complete tasting note printed elsewhere in this issue in the article on the 2001 California Cabernet Sauvignons."
97 Points
The Wine Advocate
user reviews:
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A Customer - South Florida
This is an absolutely exceptional cabernet. Just had a glass with my birthday dinner and even at $16.95 per, could not help but order another. Most certainly a treat. Highly recommended.
A Customer - Washington State
An outstanding cab with excellent compexity and balance. The vast majority of my cab-fearing friends find this wine exceptional. I tend to consume wines soon after purchase and cellar very few. This particular vintage is the wine which launched me fully into a love and advanced appreciation of wine.
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