Tre Colline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its robust mountain tannins require time to integrate and soften.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, and slow-braised beef short ribs.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Beringer estate, founded in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, the Tre Colline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the rugged beauty of Napa Valley's Howell Mountain AVA. Named 'Three Hills' for its distinct topography, this high-elevation vineyard sits well above the valley fog line, basking in intense mountain sunlight while cooled by afternoon breezes. The volcanic, iron-rich soils force the vines to struggle, producing small, thick-skinned berries with immense concentration. This single-vineyard bottling is a classic expression of mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, typically aged in premium French oak barrels. It weaves a rich narrative of dark cassis, black cherry, graphite, and wild mountain sage, backed by a powerful, muscular tannic structure that has defined Beringer's pioneering legacy for generations.
🍾 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.