Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

"Production: 12,500 cases; Alcohol: 14.1%; Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; Harvest Dates: September 19 to October 28. Composed of 32% St. Helena Home Ranch fruit, 19% Steinhauer Ranch, 12% Marston Ranch, Bancroft Ranch and the balance a small amount from the Quarry Vineyard, Rancho del Oso and Chabot Vineyard, this is a strong effort in a vintage that was not expected to perform as well as it did. The 2003 appears to have more potential longevity than the 2002. An elegant Cabernet, it reveals abundant notes of chocolate, black cherries, black currants and earth in its dense, medium to full-bodied personality. With beautiful purity, sweet tannin and a nicely delineated, structured mouthfeel, it is still a young, but accessible wine that will not reach full maturity for another 5-6 years. It should keep for at least two decades."

93 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Bright medium ruby. Sexy, complex nose melds currant, black raspberry, dark chocolate, minerals, flowers and incense-like spices. Lush, sweet and tactile, with noteworthy depth and inner-mouth aromatic character to its black fruit, mineral and floral flavors. Ripe acids give this a juicy quality and extend the flavors. The fine tannins dust the tongue and teeth."

92 Points

International Wine Cellar