Beringer Vineyards

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For more than 130 years, Beringer Vineyards has reflected the rewards of hard labor, agricultural pride and determined viticultural stewardship.

German emigrant Jacob Beringer followed his brother Frederick to the New World in 1868 to begin a new life.  Hearing of California’s warm, sunny climate, the brothers headed west to Napa Valley.  Vintage cellar worker, Jacob Beringer was thrilled to find Napa’s rocky, well-drained soils similar to those of his native Rhine Valley.   

From the beginning, the Beringer brothers were vastly ahead of the oenological times.  Frederick and Jacob built a gravity-flow winery and steam-powered grape crusher, then enlisted the help of Chinese laborers to hand-dig tunnels within the hills of Napa Valley.  Today, these caves still perfectly cellar and age wine in a stable 58-degree environment – one crucial key to Beringer’s continued success in winemaking.  

Beringer wines are world-famous for crafting classic wines from Napa’s finest appellations and vineyards.  Founder Jacob’s foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards. In its third century, Beringer is led by Winemaker Laurie Hook who produces wines that speak eloquently of Beringer’s rich history and contemporary elegance.

Laurie speaks volumes when she says “you can’t make wine only through science...trust your intuition as well.” It is this blend of art and science that elevates Beringer wines above the rest.    

Fun Fact:
Beringer Vineyards has Victorian-era roots and is the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley! In 2001, the entire winery site was designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Varietals:
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir

What to Taste:
The 2007 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a specialty release wine crafted from a blend of seven premier Napa Valley vineyards. A blend of mountain and valley floor fruit, this Cabernet retails for $115.  It also scored 97 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate in December 2010.

Calling all Foodies!
Find recipes to perfectly pair with Beringer wines on the winery’s website. This month?  Dungeness crab cakes with cucumber and cilantro slaw paired with the Private Reserve Chardonnay.