Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Wild blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, tobacco and dark spice on the nose. Dried violets, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins and a creamy texture. Intense, yet restrained and refined, with a solid core of dark berries and bitter chocolate. Really focused and crafted with exemplary Napa cabernet character. Try from 2024 [or keep in the cellar until 2046]. Score – 98. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 3, 2022)