Name: Beringer Founder's Estate
Variety: Smooth Red Blend (Syrah, Carbet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah)
Region: Napa, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: Regular- $15 Sale- $5.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: "A blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah. Without a doubt, very smooth and uniquely balanced. Not too dry but not too sweet. Has a foundation of raspberry and blackberry that lingers in the finish. A slight hint at vanilla and some spice when it touches your tongue." - Vintage Cellar
My Review: Coming to smell this one I had a vision of a peppery nose, but it was far from it-so far it actually drew me back a bit. It smelled like a straight fruit bowl, but more specifically maybe something like apples and bananas. It was pretty heavy on the nose and the feel was very acidic on the tip of the tongue with a tannic aftertaste. The taste itself was actually a very distinct cranberry flavor. This was a clear Thanksgiving dinner wine. Pretty enjoyable for an occasion like that!
This wine was tasted at the Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg, Virginia without food.
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