Beringer,who is known for great juice, is proud of this 90 point, fruit forward, classic cab sauv. Knights Valley is one of the five original American Viticultural Areas and one of the warmest areas in the region which helps produce a sweet succulent grape.
This cab is a gorgeous red/burgundy color. It has great legs and looks great in a glass. First breath in and your nose is filled with deep strawberries, a soft oakiness and dark earth. The nose promises great things.
This wine has a wonderful weight in your mouth. Silky, smooth and round, but deceiving. I expected it to have more punch, but it was surprisingly mild. A little too mild of a red for my taste. The profile starts with sweet cherry and rolls into a soft chocolate and a mild hint of eucalyptus on the finish.
My mistake was to pair this wine with a well seasoned New York strip steak. The flavor was just too mild, so I popped the cork back in ans saved it for another time. Then I just drank it solo and it was delicious. The softness of this wine might make it a great option for a nice chocolate dessert, pairing off the chocolate notes.
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