COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot
PRODUCER
Beringer Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a red wine from the Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California. Beringer Vineyards has a long history in the region, owning and farming vineyards in Knights Valley since the mid-1960s. The Knights Valley AVA, recognized in 1983, is characterized by its rocky, well-drained soils. The 2018 growing season was marked by favorable weather, including ample winter rainfall and mild summer temperatures, contributing to ideal grape development and above-average yields. This vintage is a blend dominated by 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller additions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€54
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beringer's Knights Valley vineyards have been farmed since the 1960s.
Fact 02
Knights Valley AVA was established in 1983.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage experienced near-ideal growing conditions.
Fact 04
The wine spends 16 months in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a blend primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), with additions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot. Following harvest, the wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. The 2018 growing season in Knights Valley was characterized by favorable weather conditions, including ample winter rainfall and mild summer temperatures, which contributed to ideal grape development and above-average yields.
