Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2008

Chardonnay

from Napa Valley, California

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ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2009

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Item No. 104954

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winemaker's notes:

'A good portion of the 2008 blend is from Gamble Ranch, a vineyard that has consistently delivered such rich, ripe fruit flavors. There's a richness in this wine that is wonderfully balanced by a bright citrus note. A sweet oak note weaves together the many layers of aroma and flavor, carrying through to the finish. This wine is always a pleasure to make and equally pleasurable to drink!' - Laurie Hook, Beringer Vineyards Winemaker

alcohol by volume: 14.9%

critical acclaim:

"The 2008 Chardonnay Private Reserve continues the success Beringer has enjoyed with this program. Notes of brioche, hazelnut, marmalade, honeyed tropical fruits, buttered citrus, and a gentle touch of smoke are found in this full-bodied, concentrated wine with impressive purity, depth, and length. It should drink well for 4-5 years. "

94 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Big, ripe and complex, with full-bodied apple, melon, pear and citrus notes that gain depth and turn creamy in texture, picking up a dash of anise and cedar on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 22,119 cases made."

92 Points

Wine Spectator

"Bright yellow. Grape and pineapple fruit aromas are enlivened by floral lift and solid minerality. Broad, dense, ripe and sweet, with a chewy, saline quality and some smoky oak notes contributing to this wine's impressively tactile mouth feel. Finishes long, ripe and sweet, with stone and citrus fruit flavors and solid underlying structure."

92 Points

International Wine Cellar

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The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Red w/Attitude - Miami, FL (read all my reviews)

rating (7/26/2011):

Beautiful light gold color; Full bodied and floral on the nose and palate; Buttery, pineapple, pear, lemon and mild vanilla; The oak is there but it isn't overpowering; Good balance and a lingering finish; Still a bit young, but thoroughly enjoyed it with BBQ chicken and roasted veggies.

Style:Rich & Creamy

Brian Katz (read all my reviews)

rating (1/11/2011):

This complex and full bodied wine offers both fruity and floral notes of pineapple, honeysuckle, melon, citrus and apple. Creamy, buttery texture with a floral and butterscotch bouquet. It is slightly over oaked but should mellow with time. Very clean finish.

Andrew Kelson (read all my reviews)

rating (9/23/2010):

Bought two bottles. Can't imagine what they're drinking. Ordinary Chard, worth about fifteen bucks.

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