Private Reserve Lemmon-Chabot Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically at its peak between 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, benefiting greatly from decanting in its youth.
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Classic prime rib roast, grilled dry-aged ribeye steak, and slow-braised rosemary lamb shanks.
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Beringer's Private Reserve Lemmon-Chabot Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to Napa Valley's rich viticultural history. Located in the eastern foothills of St. Helena at the base of Howell Mountain, the Lemmon-Chabot Vineyard was first planted in 1973 and quickly became legendary. Its well-drained, rocky volcanic soils and warm microclimate produce exceptionally small, concentrated berries. Historically, this vineyard served as a foundational backbone for Beringer's iconic Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon program under legendary winemakers Myron Nightingale and Ed Sbragia, before occasionally being released as a rare, single-vineyard bottling. Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in premium French oak barrels, this wine is celebrated for its dense structure, muscular tannins, and complex layers of crème de cassis, graphite, dark chocolate, and earthy loam. It represents the pinnacle of classic, age-worthy Napa Valley winemaking.
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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.