Beringer - Bancroft Ranch Vineyard Merlot 1995
Price: $68.95
| Producer | Beringer |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Howell Mountain |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Vintage | 1995 |
| Sku | 01476 |
Beringer Description
Beringer’s Bancroft Ranch vineyard is located at an elevation of 1,800 feet on Howell Mountain, a
growing area with well-drained volcanic soils. In 1984, Howell Mountain became the first area within
the Napa Valley appellation to be declared a separate viticultural area (AVA) for the distinct
characteristics of its wine grapes and now it is home to several of Napa Valley’s most famous wines.
Bancroft Ranch produces clusters with small berries whose high skin-to-fruit ratio results in wellstructured
wines with concentrated flavors. The flavors are further enhanced by the climate: the
vineyard is about 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor but experiences more hours of sunshine over
the course of a day because it is above the fog belt.
Stephen Tanzer: 92 Points
Good deep ruby-red. Cassis, dark berries and dark chocolate on the nose, plus hints of coffee and cinnamon. Smooth, supple and intensely flavored; suave and sweet. Finishes with tongue-coating but rather soft tannins and palate-staining, expanding fruit flavor.
-- Stephen Tanzer
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Aromas of earth, clay and currant turn rich and loamy on the palate. This is a dense, concentrated young wine that either needs decanting or a little more cellar time. On the finish it reveals a rich core of cherry and currant, finishing with muscular tannins.--1995 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now through 2010.
–JL
