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1980 Beringer Private reserve Cab

 

1980 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1977 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon


 

Vintage Tasting Notes
Winter rains persisted into the spring, keeping the growing season cool, but warm Indian Summer weather continuing through to the later-than-normal harvest kept the sugars up and balanced with the acids in generous fruit with moderate tannins. Beringer bottled separate Private Reserves, both 100-percent Cabernet Sauvignon, from two vineyards: Lemmon-Chabot and State Lane. The State Lane Vineyard Private Reserve is Merlot-like, but with lighter components, a green pepper edge and hints of burnt coffee. The Lemmon-Chabot Vineyard Private Reserve has a big nose with coffee and spice notes and rich Cabernet Sauvignon fruit; in the mouth, it still offers youthful tannins and high fruit extract.

PR Cab components: 100% State Lane

 

2007 Tasting Notes

  • Sundried tomatoes, leather, soy, earth, caramelized Maui onion
  • Dusting of cocoa powder and slight smokiness and herbal character
  • Sweetness in mid-palate and juicy fruit
  • Bright, but vertical and angular

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