1 dozen bottles per lot
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Beringer Vineyards, Bancroft Ranch, Merlot--Vintage 1993
Napa Valley
In original carton
"Beringer's most glorious red wines are their three estate wines, the Bancroft Vineyard Merlot, the Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and their limited production (800-1000 cases), blockbuster Chabot Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1993 and 1994 Bancroft Vineyard Merlots are two of the greatest Merlots that have been produced in California. Both are huge, massive, exceptionally concentrated Merlots with opaque purple colors, marvelous, concentrated flavors, lush, viscous textures, an expansive inner-core of fruit, and well-integrated tannin. Beringer is not afraid to let the PH get as high as 3.7 (a la a Bordeaux from a great vintage such as 1990, 1989, and 1982), and thus the full textural aspects of the wine are well-displayed. It is exceedingly difficult to pick a favorite among recent vintages of Bancroft Merlot, as they are all extraordinary wines. Capable of delicious drinking upon release, these Merlots are so concentrated and well-balanced that they will last for 15+ years. Beringer has once again proven that they are one of the qualitative leaders in California as they continue to turn out reference point wines - not only for California, but the world." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #102 (Dec 1995)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Napa Valley
In original carton
"Beringer's most glorious red wines are their three estate wines, the Bancroft Vineyard Merlot, the Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and their limited production (800-1000 cases), blockbuster Chabot Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1993 and 1994 Bancroft Vineyard Merlots are two of the greatest Merlots that have been produced in California. Both are huge, massive, exceptionally concentrated Merlots with opaque purple colors, marvelous, concentrated flavors, lush, viscous textures, an expansive inner-core of fruit, and well-integrated tannin. Beringer is not afraid to let the PH get as high as 3.7 (a la a Bordeaux from a great vintage such as 1990, 1989, and 1982), and thus the full textural aspects of the wine are well-displayed. It is exceedingly difficult to pick a favorite among recent vintages of Bancroft Merlot, as they are all extraordinary wines. Capable of delicious drinking upon release, these Merlots are so concentrated and well-balanced that they will last for 15+ years. Beringer has once again proven that they are one of the qualitative leaders in California as they continue to turn out reference point wines - not only for California, but the world." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #102 (Dec 1995)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.