Beringer - Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 1987

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 1987 Reserve is a worthy competitor to the terrific 1986. The 1987´s dark ruby/garnet color is followed by a super bouquet. There are huge aromas of chocolate, spicy new oak, herbs, cassis and tobacco in this beautifully scented wine. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, voluptuous, spicy, and crammed with fruit, glycerin, and enough tannin to support 15-16 years of cellaring. Like the 1986, the tannins are soft, and, fortunately, the acids are not shrill enough to prevent immediate drinkability. This is a skillfully made, complex Cabernet Sauvignon that will not linger long on retailers´ shelves."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Quite the charmer, this is a solid example of delicious, fully mature, California Cabernet Sauvignon with loads of sweet, ripe, cherry fruit, with the right hint of cassis and a dollop of cranberry. There is freshness, soft tannins and roundness on the palate. Fully mature, this is not going to get better, but it´s just great today. Pop and pour was all it needed."