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Consistently a top-quality choice for Cab fans seeking value, the 93 pt. 2020 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley hits the mark again, revealing bright, savory fruit balanced by smooth tannins on a velvety plush finish reflecting its Knights Valley origins and a knock-out value unbeatably bargain priced to enjoy often.
Among the first to recognize the region’s potential for growing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer has owned and farmed its vineyards in Knights Valley for over a half century, first to feature it on a label in 1974 and instrumental in the AVA gaining an official designation in 1983. Situated in a pastoral setting northwest of the winery, Beringer’s sustainably farmed 600-acre vineyard in Knights Valley is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of other Bordeaux varietals in well-draining, rocky volcanic soils, enjoying the warmest daytime temperatures in Sonoma with cool evenings that preserve the grapes’ acidity. Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, winemaker Ryan Rech aged the enticing 2020 Beringer Knights Valley Cab for 15 months in 33% new French oak, yielding fresh, juicy fruit with signature Knights Valley notes of wild sage and black olive and a supple velvety texture that’s hard to resist.
Described as a “full throttle Cabernet” that’s “sure to be a crowd pleaser” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the opulent 93 pt. 2020 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley is a standout among its pricey Knights Valley peers, a smooth and satisfying Cab with a backbone for aging and an undervalued gem priced to enjoy without hesitation. | 
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