Beringer
Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.5%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘17 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2017 vintage
Beringer's 2017 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
About Beringer
Beringer's Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Dry-aged New York strip with bone marrow butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and white beans
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled portobello mushrooms with aged Parmesan
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 taste like?
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2036. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Pair this wine with Dry-aged New York strip with bone marrow butter; Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and white beans; or Grilled portobello mushrooms with aged Parmesan.