Johannisberg Special Select Late Harvest Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as its high residual sugar and natural acidity allow it to develop profound complexity over decades.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin, and rich savory starters like foie gras or artisanal duck pâté.
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Beringer, established in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating winery. A crown jewel in their historic portfolio, the Johannisberg Special Select Late Harvest Riesling is a testament to the European tradition of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) adapted to California's diverse microclimates. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards where morning mists encourage the development of botrytis, the grapes are left on the vine to dehydrate, concentrating their natural sugars, acids, and flavors. Legendary winemaker Myron Nightingale pioneered advanced botrytis research at Beringer, cementing the winery's reputation for world-class dessert wines. This golden nectar offers an opulent sensory profile of dried apricots, honeyed peaches, and candied citrus, all balanced by a vibrant, life-giving acidity that prevents the intense sweetness from cloying.
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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.