Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2006

BN#218069

Beringer

A blend of Beringer’s northernmost Chardonnay vineyards – this chardonnay is a mixture of the most expressive lots and blended to create an intensely aromatic and flavorful wine featuring citrus, tropical notes of fresh pineapple and mango, crème brulée, brown spice and butterscotch that come together for a seamlessly long, plush finish. This wine is truly the chardonnay lover’s chardonnay!

Wine Spectator

Elegant, rich and complex, with supple layers of ripe pear, apple, melon and appealing ginger spice notes that unfold gracefully and end with a succulent array of flavors, polish and finesse. Drink now through 2010.

Score: 92. —James Laube, April 30, 2008.

Wine Advocate

The 2006 Chardonnay Private Reserve is not nearly as oaky and caramelized as previous examples of this cuvee. It is a much more elegantly-styled white with a nicely delineated nose of peach blossoms, honeysuckle, apple skins, and brioche. Full-bodied with beautiful purity as well as a long, harmonious finish, it can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.

Score: 92. —Robert Parker, December 2007.

Wine Enthusiast

A very nice Chardonnay that defines the modern, ripe style, Beringer’s ’06 is rich in pineapple, green apple, grilled peach and smoky new oak flavors. The honeyed taste is balanced with vital acidity that makes the wine finish clean.

Score: 89. —Steve Heimoff, October 01, 2008.