Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, allowing its structured tannins to integrate and its savory complexities to emerge.
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Roasted rack of lamb, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or grilled portobello mushrooms.
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Beringer Vineyards, established in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and enduring estates. While globally renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer's dedication to Cabernet Franc highlights the grape's unique expression in California's premier terroirs. Sourced primarily from select vineyards within Napa Valley, including high-elevation hillside sites, the vines benefit from well-drained volcanic soils and warm days paired with cool nights. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels to refine its structure. It offers a rich, aromatic profile featuring dark cherry, red currant, and blackberry, seamlessly woven with classic Cabernet Franc characteristics of dried herbs, sage, graphite, and subtle baking spice. This bottling reflects Beringer's deep-rooted winemaking heritage and commitment to showcasing Napa's diverse microclimates.
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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.