Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and smooth tannins.
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Grilled ribeye steak, classic beef burgers, roasted lamb chops
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Paying tribute to the pioneering spirit of founders Jacob and Frederick Beringer, who established the historic estate in 1876, the Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted to showcase the diverse terroirs of California. Sourced from select vineyards across premier growing regions, this wine is designed to be approachable, vibrant, and expressive from the moment of release. The winemaking team carefully blends Cabernet Sauvignon with complementary red varietals to enhance its color and structure, followed by aging in seasoned French and American oak. The result is a classic California Cabernet characterized by lush flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis, seamlessly integrated with hints of toasted oak, vanilla, and baking spice.
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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.