Located in the mid-valley area of northern Napa Valley, Bale Lane has a steady, warm sunny climate, excellent for achieving round, full fruit flavors for Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. A vertical trellising system is used in this vineyard to ensure the vines receive optimal sun and air exposure. These grapes are used for Beringer's Nightingale. 

This Howell Mountain vineyard boasts multiple microclimates across its terraced rows. The combination of elevation and nutrient-poor, rocky soils creates concentrated, small berries packed with currant flavors and thick skins, yielding intense flavor and structured tannins.
Acres: 89
Elevation: 1,800 ft
Climate: Above the fog line, plentiful sun and moderate temperatures
Terrain: Rolling hills on western facing slope, soils are shallow and well-drained

The highly structured, intensely flavored Cabernet from this vineyard was first bottled as Private Reserve in 1977. This obsidian-laden vineyard is located on Glass Mountain, which sits at the foot of Howell Mountain. Fruit from Chabot exhibits distinctive flavors of black currant with telltale hints of mint and cedar.
Acres: 31
Elevation: 240 ft
Climate: Sheltered valley with morning sun exposure and warm days
Terrain: Red volcanic soil laced with black obsidian rocks

Emanating from the Rector Creek alluvial fan near Oakville, the rocky soil of this vineyard produces grapes of maturity and intensity well-suited to our barrel-fermented Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are also grown here.

Lampyridae, which means "firefly" in Latin, is the highest vineyard in the Napa Valley, nestled on the peak of Mt. Veeder. The vineyard is high above the fog layer, so it gets longer hours of sunshine and warmer nights, but days are cooler than the lower elevation vineyards. The rocky ash soil limits yields to produce intensely concentrated wine with layers of black fruit and earth.
Acres: 11
Elevation: 2,400ft
Climate: Plentiful sun, warmer night temperatures and cooler daytime temperatures
Terrain: Terraced and rolling hills, soils are primarily volcanic ash

This majestic site is a contiguous, multi-level string of smaller vineyards perched on the weathered, volcanic slopes of Spring Mountain. The restrictive, low yielding soils produce lush, silky fruit perfumed with wild berries, complemented by a dusty mineral quality. 
Acres: 33
Elevation: 1,200 ft
Climate: Early morning sun and mild daytime temperatures
Terrain: Bowl on east facing slope with steep hillsides, soils are stony loam, volcanic and sedimentary rocks

Located on Beringer's Napa Valley estate, this vineyard was part of the original 215 acres purchased by the Beringer brothers in 1875. This terroir lends rich, lush fruit aromas and flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and licorice, along with fine tannins and has been a key component of our Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon since 1982.
Acres: 48
Elevation: 150ft
Climate: Slightly warmer due to narrowing of the valley floor past Rutherford but moderated by cooling airs from the Pacific rolling over the Mayacamas mountain range
Terrain: Rocky upland volcanic soil and alluvial river cobble

This volcanic mountain-top site on Howell Mountain produces dense, dark Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with rich blackberry flavors, spice notes and firm tannins. Renamed to honor Beringer's longtime vineyard manager Bob Steinhauer, this site was originally named "Tre Colline" due to the site's undulated terrain.
Acres: 36
Elevation: 1,800ft
Climate: Above fog line, plentiful sun and moderate temperatures
Terrain: Rich red volcanic soils with rock underlay on western facing slope, well-drained

This vineyard in the Yountville appellation in the southern area of the Napa Valley clay-loam soils with limited depth and low fertility. It produces great Chardonnay with full, rich flavors and excellent structure.

The newest member of Beringer's reserve vineyard family (and Howell Mountain family), Vogt Vineyard was first included in the Private Reserve blend with the 2009 vintage. The vine rows are oriented northwest-southeast across these moutain-top hills, which slope as high as 20%. Vogt is known for its aromas of dark plum, mission fig, and black cherry with dense velvety tannins.
Acres: 16
Elevation: 1,600ft
Climate: Above the fog line, plentiful sun and moderate temperatures
Terrain: Rolling hills on southest facing slope, with soils of volcanic rock and gravelly loam