Beringer, Q Red Blend, Napa Valley

Very good bottle of Cab Sauvignon & Merlot blend. Not overripe at all - drinking well now but has plenty of cellaring potential.

Subjective note - I love this wine. Deep garnet in color, acid is medium high, ripe medium+ tannins well integrated, alcohol high (15%), finish long, full bodied. Aromas of blackberries, bramble, currants, oak, and vanillins. On the palate, robust fruit and oak characteristics - dark black fruits, ripe black berries, currants, cassis, oak, vanilla, baking spices, a hint of chocolate and espresso.

Pale ruby in color. This wine is bone dry, acid is medium, alcohol is medium high, ripe integrated balanced medium high tannins, finish is long and extremely pleasant. Aromas exploding from the glass, fragrant ripe blackberries, cassis, leather, and vanilla. On the palate, expressive fruits of ripe blackberries, currants, and vanilla. Oak, gravel, leather and baking spices settle in. Super balanced, super delicious, one of the best can/merlot blends Ive had this year.

Ripe currant and sweet toast nose with terra cotta notes. Rich and glossy palate with good tannic structure to balance; lengthy, juicy finish. 4/5