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1997 Beringer "Private Reserve - Bancroft Ranch" Howell Mountain Merlot

1997 Beringer "Private Reserve - Bancroft Ranch" Howell Mountain Merlot

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Bid on this 5-bottle lot of 1997 Beringer "Private Reserve - Bancroft Ranch" Howell Mountain Merlot ((93-94VN), 93WS). Vinous: "Saturated ruby. Superripe aromas of dark berry preserves, roast coffee, violet and dark chocolate. Fat, dense, sweet and spicy; a real mouthful of chocolatey merlot. Finishes with huge, chewy but thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding persistence. This is consistently one of Napa Valley's handful of great merlots. (ST)" (06/2000)

Included in this lot · 5 bottles

Provenance: Original owner. Purchased directly from the winery on release and stored in a temperature controlled cellar.

1997 Beringer "Private Reserve - Bancroft Ranch" Howell Mountain Merlot

1997 Beringer "Private Reserve - Bancroft Ranch" Howell Mountain Merlot

93-94VN
93WS
Quantity:5Bottle Size:750 mlCondition:Excellent

Reviews

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94

Vinous

06/2000
Saturated ruby. Superripe aromas of dark berry preserves, roast coffee, violet and dark chocolate. Fat, dense, sweet and spicy; a real mouthful of chocolatey merlot. Finishes with huge, chewy but thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding persistence. This is consistently one of Napa Valley's handful of great merlots. (ST)

93

Wine Spectator

09/2000
Quite rich and flavorful, with layers of currant, black cherry, anise, cedar and toasty vanilla-scented notes, finishing long and detailed. (JL)

SKU: 2079857

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