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Private Reserve

Private Reserve

2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay from the 2009 vintage is a stunning representation of Napa Valley's winemaking prowess. This full-bodied white wine showcases a bright acidity that dances on the palate, providing a refreshing balance to its flavors. With an intense fruit profile characterized by ripe stone fruit and tropical notes, this Chardonnay delivers a rich and complex tasting experience. The wine's oak aging contributes a subtle depth, enhancing its creamy mouthfeel while introducing hints of vanilla and toasted spice. Overall, this Gold Medal-winning Chardonnay is beautifully poised, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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