In an effort to provide our collectors with up to date information on our wines, Beringer Chief Winemaker Laurie Hook is delighted to share regular updated tasting notes on Private Reserve Cabernet.
Widely considered among the best California vintages of the 1970s, this year saw above-average temperatures just before and throughout the harvest, which sent the sugars soaring. The resulting wines were ripe, rich and dense, with evident aging potential. The Private Reserve was again made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Chabot Vineyard (Lemmon Ranch). It epitomizes classic characteristics of intensity, polish and individuality; its many elements include red fruits, licorice, hints of mint and eucalyptus.
PR Cab components: 100% Chabot
Winemaster Emeritus, Ed Sbragia, Chief Winemaker, Laurie Hook and Assistant Winemaker, Chris Louton share their thoughts as they taste through the Beringer Retrospective. This is a great opportunity to hear what the winemakers say today about the older vintage wines.
Always been one of Ed’s favorites
Earthy, minty, cassis, cherry, dried mushroom, orange ring and chocolate finish
1977 
