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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (2022 Release)

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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (2022 Release)

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Complex aromas of dried currant, anise, herb and tar are rich and elegant on the palate, with the tannins softening. Has excellent structure. The best of two bottles.--1996 California Cabernet retrospective. WS

Region

NAPA , United States of America (USA)

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon

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