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Beringer
2021 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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$480.00
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Tasting Notes
The 2021 vintage of our Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous and powerful, full-bodied red with a lovely structure, beautiful density, and classic approachability. The nose expresses bright red berry fruits with red cherry, ripe plum, and cassis, alongside lifted cherry blossom and lavender notes. On the palate, darker berry character shows through with blackcurrant and boysenberry, while traditional Knights Valley tones of wild lavender and dark chocolate are supported by earthy and savory notes of chaparral sage, potpourri, and leather, with subtle hints of graphite, black tea, and tobacco leaf. Warmer, spiced elements of vanilla, cinnamon, and almond husk also show through nicely, as a nod to the well- integrated oak. The higher diurnal temperature shifts of 2021 provided fresh, bright acidity, giving the wine vibrancy and depth, all leading to a balanced, mouthwatering finish with firm, fine-grained tannins that invite sip after sip. Built to age and develop further complexity over time, the wine is also incredibly enjoyable in its youth.Technical Information
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Knight's Valley |
| Blend | 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Alcohol % | 14.8% |
| pH | 3.7 |
Scores & Accolades
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90“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley is a powerful, dense wine. Ripe red cherry, plum, incense, leather, dried herbs, tobacco, leather and blood orange infuse the 2021 with tons of character. This potent, bold Knights Valley Cabernet offers tons of immediacy and appeal.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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94“A mix of red and black fruits with lavender and fresh herbs followed by vanilla, blanched almonds and a hint of black ink and pencil lead. Full-bodied, firm and juicy tannins with good acidity backbone. Sound and harmonious wine with beautiful drinkability. Terrific quality. This needs two or three years to take the edge off it.” – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
Winemaking
To maintain the unique characteristics of the different lots from various areas of the vineyard, each is monitored carefully throughout the vinification and aging process. Extended maceration extracted maximum color, aromas, and flavors from the grapes. It also developed generous tannins to enhance the lush mouthfeel of the blend. The wines were aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for 14 months, undergoing malolactic fermentation for further texture and mouthfeel development.Vintage
The beginning of the 2021 growing season came early, with extended periods of sunny weather and periods of late, but much needed, rain. The season was considered early, as a drought year, with the start being low on humidity, with high heat, and high winds, occurring as early as the beginning of May. The summer however returned to more seasonal, expected temperatures, and even ripening led to one of the earliest harvest beginnings. Lower yields also contributed to the early start and showed intense fruit flavor development.Vineyard
Located 17 miles northwest of the winery, Knights Valley vineyard is approximately 600 acres, and has rocky, well-drained soils that are perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.