Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
(Sonoma County, California) - [JS 94] [VM 90]

About the Wine:
To maintain the unique characteristics of the different lots from varying areas of the vineyard, each is monitored carefully through the vinification and aging process. Extended maceration created larger tannins to enhance the lush mouthfeel of the blend and extracted a maximum of color, aromas, and flavors. The wines were then aged in French oak barrels (33% new) for 15 months and underwent malolactic fermentation for further development of texture and mouthfeel.

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.

Tasting Notes:
Always an appealing Cabernet Sauvignon, this deep plum colored vintage showcases a gorgeous Bordeaux-varietal blend, with sandy, fine-grained tannins, and a velvety-rich, plush mouthfeel. Built to age and develop further complexity overtime, while in its youth, the wine is ripe and juicy with aromas and flavors of vibrant boysenberry, strawberry preserves, and cassis, alongside earthier notes of crushed stone, flecks of iron, Bay Laurel, and cedar. The baking spiced elements from the well-integrated oak work well with the more traditional Knights Valley tones of wild lavender and bittersweet chocolate. Poised and lively with a structured, juicy, mouthwatering acidity, finishing with an elegant, long, savory, mouth-pleasing finish.

Ratings and Reviews

94 Points - James Suckling:
"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."  (Nov 2023)

90 Points - Vinous Media:
"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 (Dec 2023)