The best evenings have a good show and a great glass of wine. These four pairings match Beringer's most expressive wines to four of the most binge-worthy shows of recent memory. Put away the to-do list, pour something worthy, and settle in.
At a Glance
- Succession with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- The Bear with Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- Friends with Private Reserve Chardonnay
- Only Murders in the Building with Bancroft Ranch Merlot
Succession + Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
The Roy family doesn't settle. Neither should you. Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the best lots from Beringer's reserve vineyards — structured, layered, and singular in its flavor and texture. Beautifully balanced and full-bodied, it is the right pour for the boardroom drama unfolding on screen. The wine's complexity rewards attention in a way that mirrors the show's writing: the more you engage, the more you find.
The Bear + Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The Bear is a show about food, family, and the particular pressure of trying to make something excellent. For us, Beringer's Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons carry that same intention. Among them, the Saint Helena Home Vineyard Cabernet holds a particular connection: the site first caught Jacob Beringer's eye in 1875, motivating him to found the winery. His family farmed the surrounding land to create the beginnings of what Beringer is today. The wine's story is inseparable from the estate's history — which makes it the right pour for a show about the things we build and the people we build them with.
Pair it with hearty, Italian-inspired fare: slow-braised meats, beef sandwiches, or grilled vegetables. For the current selection, explore Single Vineyard wines.
Friends + Private Reserve Chardonnay
Is there a more classic binge-watch than Friends? The show's warmth and humor call for something equally lighthearted and crowd-pleasing. Private Reserve Chardonnay, with its citrus, apple, and stone fruit notes and refreshing finish, is the Chardonnay equivalent of Central Perk: welcoming, reliably excellent, and appropriate for any time of day. Pour it with a cheese board and make an evening of it.
Only Murders in the Building + Bancroft Ranch Merlot
Like a good murder mystery, Bancroft Ranch Merlot keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last sip. Complex aromas, flavors of ripe dark fruit and vanilla, and a potent, memorable finish — anything but predictable. In Only Murders in the Building, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short investigate a murder in their Upper West Side building, with enough twists to hold you through the final episode. The wine's depth and the show's layered storytelling earn each other's company.
Quick Reference
| Show | Wine | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Succession | Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Complex, singular, never settling for less |
| The Bear | Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | History, craft, and the weight of family legacy |
| Friends | Private Reserve Chardonnay | Warm, refreshing, and always welcome |
| Only Murders in the Building | Bancroft Ranch Merlot | Complex, layered, surprising until the end |
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine pairs with a binge-watching night?
The best binge-watching wine depends on the show's tone and your evening's mood. For tense, dramatic series like Succession, a full-bodied red like Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon rewards attention and develops across a long evening. For lighter, comedic shows like Friends, a crisp, fruit-forward white like Private Reserve Chardonnay matches the tone without demanding too much engagement.
What is Bancroft Ranch Merlot?
Bancroft Ranch Merlot is part of Beringer's Single Vineyard collection, sourced from Bancroft Ranch on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Howell Mountain's volcanic soils and high elevation produce wines with intense concentration and structure. The Merlot delivers complex aromas, ripe dark fruits, vanilla, and a memorable finish — a wine that shows more complexity the more attention you give it.
