Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Beringer "Knights Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA, 2019 

Grapes: Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a classic Bordeaux touch of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for 15 months. 

Producer Tasting Note:

This crowd-pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful Bordeaux blend, with soft, round tannins and a plush, rich mouthfeel. Built to age and develop further complexity, the wine in its youth is ripe and juicy upfront with aromas of fresh boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside dark berry fruit notes of fig, black cherry cola, and currants. The warm baking spice notes from the oak-integration work well with the more traditional Knights Valley tones of lavender, wild sage, and mocha. Lively and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, chewy tannins, and a long, smooth, satisfying finish.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"There were more than 160,000 cases of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley produced, so it's good to see that it is performing well. There's an attractive floral top note that adds a touch of complexity to the cassis fruit, while the medium to full-bodied palate is silky and even elegant. It's a better wine—and far better value—than many entry-level wines sourced from Napa Valley." Drink 2022-2030

90/100 points, Joe Czerwinski, WINE ADVOCATE, May 2022

"Saturated, lavish and concentrated, this full-bodied and richly tannic wine offers generous black fruit, cinnamon, chocolate and mint flavors on a velvety texture that feels gentle at first sip but has plenty of spine for further aging. Best from 2027–2037."

93/100 points, WINE ENTHUSIAST. March 2024

"This is really focused, with brightness to the sweet tobacco and berries. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, finesse and drink ability. Very fine. Ripe-currant center-palate. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 2% cabernet franc, 2% malbec and 1% petit verdot."

94/100 points, James Suckling, May 2022

Food Match: Roast Beef, Tandoori Lamb Chops, Grilled Tuna, Mushroom Risotto, Aged Cow's Milk Cheeses