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Buying WineWhether you’re searching for wine to drink the same day or to store in a cellar, our buying tips will help you find the bargains and avoid some common pitfalls. |
Collecting WineCollecting wine can be a rewarding experience, both from a personal and financial point of view, but you have to know what you’re doing. Follow these basic rules to make sure you don’t pour your money down the drain. |
Storing WineYou don’t need caves like ours here at Beringer Vineyards to store your wines, but there are some important storage factors to consider if you plan to age the wines in your collection. |
Retrospective Wine TastingIn an effort to provide our collectors with up to date information on our wines, Beringer Winemaster Ed Sbragia and Winemaker Laurie Hook are delighted to share yearly updated tasting notes on Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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For people who are passionate about wine, building a reputable wine collection can be a long cherished dream. Owning and maintaining a thriving wine cellar in the comforts of one's own home is a desire that lingers in the heart of many wine lovers. If you are one of these aspiring wine collectors, rest assured that you have come to the right place.
Contrary to popular belief, the task of hosting an exquisite wine collection is easier than it looks. All you need to start a great wine collection is a taste for good wine, a passion for wine, and a little bit of guidance. And if you feel that you already meet the first two requirements, then allow Beringer to take care of the rest.
With an association with wine that spans over 130 years, coupled with an impeccable reputation as one of Napa Valley's finest wine makers, you can reap the benefits of having the guidance of friendly wine connoisseurs. Furthermore, in addition to the information that has been tried and tested by wine collectors throughout the world, Beringer offers firsthand experience of wine making to visitors. Wine collectors are cordially invited to explore our verdant vineyards and vintage cellars, which have a tradition of producing some of the finest wine in the country. One trip to our vineyards will give you the opportunity to taste an array of top quality wine and can mark the beginning of your wine collection journey.
Our longstanding association with wine has taught us to consider wine collection as a process consisting of three vital steps – Buying, Collecting and Storing. In this guide we offer you in-depth insights into all three elements of collecting wine. In the "Buying Wine" section, our panel of wine connoisseurs introduces the delicate art of wine tasting and buying so you can learn to trust your own taste buds and make better wine purchases. In the "Collecting Wine" section, we take you through the basics of wine collecting and teach guests how storing wine is a quality investment. Finally, in our "Wine Storage" section, we discuss the fundamentals of proper wine storage.