Alluvium Red
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, when its structured tannins soften and complex secondary notes of cedar and spice emerge.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled rosemary lamb chops, or a rich mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Beringer's Alluvium Red is a classic Bordeaux-style blend hailing from the rugged, picturesque Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California. Pioneered by the historic Beringer estate—which has been crafting wine since 1876—this proprietary blend is named after the gravelly, well-drained alluvial soils of the valley floor. These ancient volcanic and riverbed deposits force the vines to dig deep for water, resulting in small, highly concentrated berries. Typically led by Merlot and supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, the wine is aged in French oak barrels to develop a plush, velvety texture. It beautifully captures the rustic elegance of Knights Valley, balancing rich dark fruit flavors with a refined, earthy complexity and supple tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in California's Napa Valley, located in the historic town of St. Helena. Renowned for its pioneering gravity-fed stone winery and historic hand-dug aging tunnels, the estate has spent nearly a century and a half perfecting its craft across exceptional Napa and Sonoma terroirs. Beringer is celebrated for its commitment to quality, notably exemplified by its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Private Reserve Chardonnay, alongside acclaimed single-vineyard expressions like Bancroft Ranch. Today, the estate remains a benchmark of Napa Valley winemaking, blending rich heritage with a dedication to expressive, structured, and age-worthy wines.