I’m unsure the way it occurred, however that is our first time reviewing Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has been round for many years, offering a dependable selection for followers of California Cabernet. The 2020 launch is 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot. Let’s pop the highest and provides it a strive.
Pouring darkish purple within the glass, the Cab opens with a deep, engaging aroma of plum: one dimensional, however pleasing. On the palate, plum additionally dominates, however now it’s joined by blueberry, blackberry, a little bit of white pepper, and a contact of darkish chocolate. There’s good construction right here, with medium-high acidity and balanced tannins which are assertive sufficient to assist the wine stand as much as daring meals however inviting sufficient to make the wine pleasing by itself. I’m tasting it by itself proper now, however I’d like to pair it with prime rib. The end is medium in size. The value on this wine has crept up lately, however for the standard, it stays a discount selection for California Cabernet Sauvignon.
A- / $30 / beringer.com
2020 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
$30
