Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750mL
$29.99
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Wine Type Red Wine
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country United States
- Region California
- Subregion Napa
- Brand Beringer
- Year2021
- Rating 94
- Size750ml
This crowd-pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful Bordeaux blend, with soft, round tannins and a plush, rich mouthfeel. Built to age and develop further complexity, the wine in its youth is ripe and juicy upfront with aromas of fresh boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside dark berry fruit notes of fig, black cherry cola, and currants. The warm baking spice notes from the oak-integration work well with the more traditional Knights Valley tones of lavender, wild sage, and mocha. Lively and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, chewy tannins, and a long, smooth, satisfying finish.
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.
Grape Varietals:
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
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.”
90 Points - Vinous, Antonio Galloni. “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.”
