The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time for family, friends, and heartfelt reunions, celebrated this year from Saturday, Feb. 10th through Saturday, Feb. 24th. To add a touch of elegance to your Lunar New Year festivities, we're thrilled to introduce our exclusive Year of the Dragon Cuvée. This limited-edition wine, crafted from the finest Howell Mountain Vineyards, offers a unique blend of flavors that are as dynamic and spirited as the dragon itself. It's not just a wine; it's a celebration of tradition and excellence, making it the perfect gift for loved ones or a splendid addition to your collection.
Lunar New Year at Beringer
Join us at Beringer Vineyards, February 3rd, 2024, to welcome in the Year of the Dragon! Enjoy delicious bites, perfectly paired wines, and a live performance of traditional lion dancers and be amazed by their acrobatic talent! There are two separate performances throughout the day: 11:30am & 1:30pm. We hope to celebrate with you!
Beringer Year of the Dragon Cuvée v. 2021
TASTING NOTE
Brilliant and dense color. Nose opens with ripe blackberry compote and black licorice accented by mocha and cardamom from the oak. Aromas of lifted blue fruits. Plush entry leads to a rich mouthfeel. Integrated mountain tannins provide the framework for a well-balanced wine. Bright acidity carries the wine to a lingering finish.
VINEYARD NOTE
Howell Mountain is a growing area with well-drained, white tufa volcanic soils. In 1984, Howell Mountain was the first area within the Napa Valley appellation to be declared a separate viticultural area (AVA) for the distinct characteristics of its wine grapes. For the Year of the Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon, selected clusters of grapes with small berries whose high skin-to-pulp ratio results in well-structured wines with concentrated flavors that are enhanced by the climate. Howell Mountain vineyards typically run 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor but still experiences more hours of sunshine over the course of a day as they extend above the fog line. This allows for both extended hang time and slow, even flavor development.
VINTAGE NOTE
Early on, a drought year was anticipated. 2021 started sunny with low humidity, high heat, and high winds presenting as soon as the beginning of May. However, periods of rain refreshed the vineyards in the early summer, with mild temperatures rounding out the end of a low-yield season without any of the significant climate and weather issues seen in some of the previous seasons.
