Founders' Estate Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or herb-crusted pork tenderloin.
✨ Technical Specifications
Beringer Vineyards, established in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as a cornerstone of California's winemaking history. The Founders' Estate line honors this pioneering legacy with approachable, fruit-forward wines. This Pinot Noir is crafted from select vineyards across California's cool-climate regions, where maritime breezes help preserve the grape's delicate acidity and bright fruit character. Primarily aged in a combination of stainless steel and seasoned oak, it showcases vibrant notes of red cherry, strawberry, and a touch of warm baking spice, embodying a classic, easy-drinking California style that bridges old-world heritage with new-world vibrancy.
🍾 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.