2016 Beringer "8th Maker" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“A dark and seductive cabernet, this has stunning forest berries and enormous concentration and freshness. But, as delicious as it is now, this is also built for the long term. Great finish, where the interplay of fruit and fine tannins is complex. Goes on for minutes with dark berries, blackberries and hot stones. A core of greatness. A new wine to give a nod to the eighth winemaker of Beringer, Mark Beringer.” (05/2019)

“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 8th Maker is a tiny production, special cuvée by this estate that’s based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 80% new French oak. This beauty is a massive, full-bodied Cabernet that boasts a saturated purple color, classic crème de cassis fruit, loads of chocolate, espresso, and tobacco notes, building tannins, and a deep, opulent, powerful style on the palate that needs to be tasted to be believed. It shows the purity and classic style of the 2016 vintage yet certainly brings serious power and richness.” (01/2020)

“Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 8th Maker is a fantastic example of a top-notch Napa Valley Cab. It comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of warm cassis and blackberry pie with subtle hints of dried Provence herbs, fertile loam, coffee, yeast extract, olives and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the generously fruited palate delivers plush-yet-firm tannins with seamless freshness and a lingering minty lift on the finish. (LPB) 95+” (08/2020)

“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 8th Maker is a new wine in this range that celebrates Mark Beringer's tenure as the eighth winemaker at Beringer Vineyards. Powerful and dark, the 8th Maker is a decidedly potent, structured Cabernet built for the cellar. Time in the glass brings out striking resonance as well as a sense of exoticism that is palpable. I can't wait to see how it ages. Vineyard sources are Home Ranch at the foot of Spring Mountain in St. Helena and Steinhauer on Howell Mountain. (AG)” (01/2020)