Rancho del Oso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its robust mountain tannins and deep concentration allow it to age gracefully.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Prime ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, or roasted rack of lamb with rosemary.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Beringer, established in 1876, is one of Napa Valley's most historic and enduring estates. The Rancho del Oso Vineyard, located on the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain, derives its name—meaning 'Bear Ranch'—from the native black bears that historically roamed these high-elevation pine forests. Situated at approximately 1,100 feet, this vineyard is defined by its well-drained, volcanic soils and a unique microclimate that sits above the fog line, receiving abundant sunshine followed by cool mountain nights. This extreme terroir yields a highly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon characterized by intense dark fruit, graphite, and wild herb notes, framed by the formidable, stony tannin structure typical of Howell Mountain. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels to integrate its powerful mountain character and refine its complex profile.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Beringer Vineyards blev grundlagt i 1876 af brødrene Jacob og Frederick Beringer og er i dag Californiens ældste kontinuerligt fungerende vinhus, beliggende i hjertet af St. Helena i Napa Valley. Som pionerer inden for tidlig vinproduktion i Napa udhuggede Beringer-brødrene kalkstensgrotter med håndkraft og etablerede kældre baseret på tyngdekraftsprincippet for at skabe raffinerede og lagringsværdige vine. I dag ejes det historiske vinhus af Treasury Wine Estates og viderefører en kompromisløs dedikation til terroirdrevet vindyrkning på tværs af de bedste parceller i Napa Valley og Knights Valley. Beringer nyder international anerkendelse for sine ikoniske Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon og Chardonnay, suppleret af komplekse enkeltmarksudgaver samt botrytiserede dessertvine som Nightingale.