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2019 Beringer Borrow Pit Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
$150.00
Bottle
Price
$150.00
$1,800.00
Case
(12)
Price
$1,800.00
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Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in hue, the wine opens with intense aromas of cassis, wild blackberry, and blueberry, interwoven with graphite and a touch of fresh mint. On the palate, layers of black cherry, ripe plum, and dark chocolate unfold, complemented by subtle notes of tobacco smoke and spice. Firm, well-integrated tannins provide a powerful yet polished structure, while bright acidity adds vibrancy and lift to the long, expressive finish. A compelling and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 vintage is both approachable now with decanting and poised for graceful aging.Technical Information
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Alcohol % | 15.1% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
Scores & Accolades
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96
Wine Advocate
“Another terrific single-vineyard wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Borrow Pit Vineyard comes off a portion of the Gamble Ranch located across from Screaming Eagle. It boasts rich, intense, dark-berried fruit on the nose, ample weight and an almost creamy texture in the mouth, then finishes long and velvety, with terrific intensity and purity.” - Joe Czerwinski, June 2022
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93+
JebDunnuck.com
““Lots of blackcurrants and mulberry-like fruits as well as tobacco, iron, and crushed stone emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Borrow Pit Vineyard, a more medium-bodied, firm, focused, nicely concentrated 2019. It's not a blockbuster, but I like the overall balance. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and should have upwards of two decades of longevity.” - Jeb Dunnuck, May 4, 2022
Winemaking
Ryan Rech - Winemaker
In 2016, Ryan returned to Napa Valley to join Beringer Vineyards as Luxury Red Winemaker and crafted wines from the Knight’s Valley estate. He was appointed Sr. Winemaker and General Manager in 2017 and elevated to Chief Winemaker in 2021. Ryan is honored to bring recognition to the wines produced at one of Napa Valley’s best known and most beloved wineries, following in the footsteps of a roster of acclaimed chief winemakers such as Ed Sbragia, Myron Nightingale, Laurie Hook, and Mark Beringer.
Vintage
Winter rain in January and February of 2018 eased long drought conditions. After a relatively wet winter, both bud break and flowering occurred later than average, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Warm summer temperatures with generous sun exposure moderated by cool marine influences in the mornings and evenings, allowed for a long summer growing season, virtually uninterrupted by any major heat spikes. The mild summer run was followed by extended fall sunshine with moderate heat and no early rains, creating near-ideal conditions to allow fruit extended hang time for gradual ripening, increase sugar levels and flavor complexity development.Vineyard
Located near the town of Yountville, Borrow Pit is nestled in the Oakville AVA, and sees daytime temperatures slowly climb as the cooling morning fog recedes south to San Pablo Bay. This significant diurnal shift allows the grapes to maintain their acidity, which is essential to balancing the ripe, rich flavors that develop during hot afternoons. The site’s topsoil was used in the construction of Rector Dam in 1946, and the remaining ground subsoil is Perkins Gravelly Loam, with excellent drainage well suited for Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2015 an array of six different clone and root stock combinations was planted here. Vines struggle to produce clusters of small grapes, with high skin-to-juice ratios and concentrated flavors that give this wine much sought-after intensity, complexity, and depth.
