COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
PRODUCER
Beringer Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Beringer Vineyards, founded in 1876 by German immigrant brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, stands as Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating winery. The Founders' Estate line celebrates this pioneering heritage, crafting approachable, fruit-forward wines that deliver the historic quality and winemaking philosophy of Beringer at an everyday value. Sourced from select vineyards across California, including Lodi and coastal regions, this wine is designed to be highly accessible and crowd-pleasing.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beringer Vineyards, founded in 1876, is Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating winery.
Fact 02
The 2012 vintage in California was widely considered a 'winemaker's dream' due to ideal weather conditions.
Fact 03
Only half of this wine is aged in seasoned oak barrels for a brief five months to preserve its fresh fruit profile.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from premier vineyards across California's warm interior valleys and cooler coastal regions, with over half coming from Lodi and the California Delta. Following temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve fresh fruit character, 50% of the wine is aged for a brief five months in seasoned French and American oak barrels. This short, seasoned oak treatment introduces subtle complexity and structure without overpowering the vibrant primary fruit characteristics.
