Pauli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses such as Gouda or Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Beringer, established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as one of California's most historic and enduring winemaking icons. While deeply rooted in Napa Valley, Beringer pioneered exploration into the neighboring Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County during the 1960s, recognizing its immense potential for Bordeaux varietals. The Pauli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon represents a superb expression of this rugged, volcanic terroir. Situated in a zone characterized by well-drained soils and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, the vineyard allows Cabernet Sauvignon to develop deep concentration and complex flavors while retaining vital acidity. Traditionally crafted with meticulous sorting and aged in premium French oak barrels, this single-vineyard bottling showcases the classic Knights Valley signature of rich dark fruit, subtle herbal undertones, and structured, dusty tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by German immigrant brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the historic distinction of being the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. Anchored in St. Helena, the estate spans prime viticultural land across northern California, drawing fruit from well-draining alluvial fans, volcanic benchlands, and cooler southern AVA pockets such as Oak Knoll and Carneros. Across its celebrated white wine portfolio, Beringer emphasizes balance, varietal purity, and stylistic diversity—from the mineral-driven tension of the Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs to the layered, barrel-fermented opulence of its Private Reserve and Luminus Chardonnays. Viticulture focuses rigorously on third-party certified sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and soil health across all estate vineyards. By bridging time-honored European cellar traditions with modern precision vinification, Beringer maintains an internationally revered benchmark status in contemporary California winemaking.