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Private Reserve

2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay

The Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay from the 2014 vintage is a true representation of the Napa Valley, showcasing the region's exceptional terroir. This elegant white wine is full-bodied, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that envelops the palate. Its acidity is high, providing a lively and refreshing character that beautifully balances the richness of the wine. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing flavors of ripe pear, green apple, and a hint of citrus, which are complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. With a dry profile, this Chardonnay is food-friendly, making it an excellent pairing for creamy pasta dishes or grilled seafood, while its overall structure features notable tannins, ensuring a polished finish that lingers delightfully.

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

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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