2018 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (54) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  2/11/2024 - travelme Likes this wine: 91 Points

  My brother brought this as a Super Bowl starter wine. Beautiful yellow color with just a hint of gold. Bottle was excellent and had some apple, citrus, and just a faint amount of oak as it matures. This was a terrific way to start the wine day. Had alongside of 2018 Gemina from Massican and both were absolutely rocking.

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  5/31/2023 - SchlaepDog wrote: 90 Points

  Much better versus the previous bottle from 2 1/2 years ago as the dominant butterscotch flavors have faded somewhat. However, it is still the primary upfront flavor with some yellow apple, ripe pear, and Meyer lemon sneaking into the mid-palate to provide some lift. Finish is slightly bitter, with the butter flavor re-emerging. Overall, not my style of CA chardonnay, but I tried to score objectively. (I prefer the style of Ramey). Drink now - 2025.

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  4/20/2023 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Further to July 22, '20: Bought 8b for 20/b from an eclectic local chain shop about the same time that I bought at the restaurant; this is #3 (we've had three bottles over the last year or so). Still my best value Napa Chard, though my price is well below normal for this wine. Almost elegant, good complexity, restrained oak, holding well into its fourth year. Glad to have more.

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  4/12/2023 - Bottle Dog Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Bright golden yellow. Nose is buttery and peach and honeysuckle, with some green apple. The palate is medium + body, with some acidity. Quite round overall without much structure. Not interesting at all, but still enjoyable to quaff on a sunny afternoon. Pretty good version of classic and okay cali chard.

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  4/9/2023 - r4Cali wrote:

  Classic CA Chard. Not really my taste as it is a little too soft and oaky, however if you like that style it is well made and was enjoyed by everyone else at Easter brunch.

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