Distinction Series
Relatively new to the Beringer portfolio, the Distinction Series wines highlight particularly unique vineyard sites or blends. Featuring wines such as Quantum Red Blend, Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Luminus Chardonnay, this collection allows Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer to take risks, experiment, and explore new, innovative ways of working with our vineyard sites.
Beringer NapaValley
Quantum Red 2013
Beringer NapaValley
Quantum Red 2013
Beringer NapaValley
Quantum Red 2013
When tiny quantum units combine, they create systems of immense value and complexity. Similarly, when grape varietals combine, each lends its unique flavor and structure, to create wine with great depth and expression. The 2013 Quantum offers aromatic notes of dark cherry, espresso, tobacco, and leather. Notes of ripe plum, vanilla, and boysenberry jam are accented by subtle brown spice. It is a rich, fleshy wine with silken tannins and a lush, rounded profile.
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (9%)
Cabernet Franc (9%), Petite Sirah (5%), Malbec (5%).
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (9%)
Cabernet Franc (9%), Petite Sirah (5%), Malbec (5%).
When tiny quantum units combine, they create systems of immense value and complexity. Similarly, when grape varietals combine, each lends its unique flavor and structure, to create wine with great depth and expression. The 2013 Quantum offers aromatic notes of dark cherry, espresso, tobacco, and leather. Notes of ripe plum, vanilla, and boysenberry jam are accented by subtle brown spice. It is a rich, fleshy wine with silken tannins and a lush, rounded profile.
When tiny quantum units combine, they create systems of immense value and complexity. Similarly, when grape varietals combine, each lends its unique flavor and structure, to create wine with great depth and expression. The 2013 Quantum offers aromatic notes of dark cherry, espresso, tobacco, and leather. Notes of ripe plum, vanilla, and boysenberry jam are accented by subtle brown spice. It is a rich, fleshy wine with silken tannins and a lush, rounded profile.
VINTAGE
WINE TYPE
VARIETAL
WINE STYLE
ALCOHOL/VOL.
SUGAR CONTENT.
SWEETNESS.
REGION
WINEMAKER
2013
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Big and Bold
14.9%
2 g/L
Extra Dry -- No sweetness perceived, well-rounded with balanced acidity
Napa Valley
Mark Beringer
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) – 90 points
"Another proprietary red, the 2013 Proprietary Red Quantum is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Malbec aged 20 months in 50% new French oak. This wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, coffee bean, licorice and spice box. It is medium to full-bodied, exhibits outstanding ripeness, purity and depth. Drink now-2028. "
Accolades
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) – 90 points
"Another proprietary red, the 2013 Proprietary Red Quantum is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Malbec aged 20 months in 50% new French oak. This wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, coffee bean, licorice and spice box. It is medium to full-bodied, exhibits outstanding ripeness, purity and depth. Drink now-2028. "
Beringer Oak Knoll Luminus
Chardonnay 2014
Meaning “light” in Latin, Luminus naturally represents the radiance of this Chardonnay. Like the brightness and purity that the name conjures, Chardonnay from the Oak Knoll district is known for its uncommon focus. The Chardonnay fruit from the Big Ranch Vineyard is known for its elegance and balance and Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer has always gravitated towards this acid-driven, food-friendly style of Chardonnay.
The end-product has a striking purity of fruit, and showcasing bright citrus characteristics and a beautiful minerality. It has a robust acidity, notes of lemon pith, almond extract, and a silky, elegant texture. It also exhibits pineapple, poached pear, honeysuckle and buttery melon notes in addition to a subtle use of wood, and a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel
VINTAGE
WINE TYPE
VARIETAL
WINE STYLE
ALCOHOL/VOL.
REGION
WINEMAKER
2014
White
Chardonnay
Fruity and Smooth
14.3%
Napa Valley
Mark Beringer
Robert Parker (Wine Spectator) – 92 points
"There's an honest suggestion of bacon and eggs at first in this wine, which follows with a tangy entry that sizzles on the palate. Full, luscious and honeyed in oak, it's a powerful expression that's also balanced between fruit and nuance."
Wilfred Wong (Wine.com) – 93 points
Wine Enthusiast – 92 points
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) – 92 points
Awards
The TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2016: Silver
Accolades