Clear Lake Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, grilled Italian sausages with peppers, and hearty pasta dishes like spaghetti Bolognese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Beringer, established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and enduring wineries. In crafting the Clear Lake Zinfandel, Beringer looks just north of Napa to the rugged, high-elevation volcanic soils of Lake County. The Clear Lake AVA is defined by its massive natural freshwater lake, which exerts a cooling influence over the surrounding vineyards, tempering the intense California sun. This unique microclimate allows Zinfandel grapes to ripen slowly, developing concentrated flavors of dark blackberry, wild plum, and characteristic cracked black pepper while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Traditionally aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, this wine represents Beringer's historic commitment to exploring California's diverse terroirs, delivering a robust yet balanced expression of mountain-grown Zinfandel.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the distinction of being California's oldest continuously operating winery, situated in the heart of St. Helena in Napa Valley. Pioneers of early Napa winemaking, the Beringer brothers engineered hand-dug limestone caves and gravity-fed cellars to craft refined, ageworthy wines. Today, owned by Treasury Wine Estates, the historic estate maintains an uncompromising dedication to site-specific viticulture across prime Napa Valley and Knights Valley terroirs. Beringer is internationally celebrated for its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, alongside complex single-vineyard expressions and botrytized dessert wines like Nightingale.