When to drink: Beringer Private Reserve

Feb 18, 2006 5 Replies

A friend gave med a bt. of this wine, and as far as I can see from surfing the net, he has been quite generous. But when should I enjoy it? My knowledge of better Californian reds is very limited, so any help would be preciated.



regards



Jan


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Ahrg! I forgot to mention the vintage: 97.

regards Jan

Hello Jan,

Parker thinks it'll be good between 2000-2020. I have a bottle of it myself and am holding on to it, and I haven't tasted any yet.

No hurry. I'd hang onto it for another 5 to 10 years (assuming good cellar conditions).

1997 was a really good vintage for Napa Cabernets. Some of the more precocious 97s are approachable now, but even they are still improving and not yet at plateau.

Tom S

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Why wait, I say enjoy that fantastic bottle now.

Hmmmm...how's never?

Is never good for you?

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