Beringer Vineyards, the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley, was also the first winery to offer tours to guests back in 1934. Today our award-winning tours emphasize this rich history and our commitment to making quality wines.
Distinctive quality that can only be created from the rustic, unspoiled vineyards and unique alluvial soils that make up Sonoma’s Knights Valley. Located 17 miles northwest of the winery, the Knights Valley vineyard has volcanic, well-drained soils that are perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. more
The proprietary Alluvium name pays homage to the alluvial soils of Knights Valley and, as a blend enables us to select the best red Bordeaux varietals from vintage to vintage. more
The 2007 Alluvium Blanc is predominantly Sauvignon Blanc (49 percent) and Semillon (40 percent) with small amounts of Chardonnay (9 percent) and Viognier (1 percent). Laurie barrel fermented 96 percent of the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon lots in French Nevers oak, almost half of which were new. The nutty, toasty ... more
Offering plush, soft, chewy tannins, and bright fruit characteristics this wine is a blend of ripe plum, black cherry, mint, toffee and dried herb aromas and mouth-coating flavors which are supported with cedar, vanilla, cocoa and nutmeg spice that transition to a long extracted finish. more
We are using a mix of barrel and steel fermentation (a longer, cooler fermentation) to highlight the different characteristics we get from our four Chardonnay vineyards, and the 2006 vintage is an exciting example of this exploration featuring almost half of the blend fermented in steel tanks. Lemon zest, apple, ... more
Exceptional depth, complexity and elegance. The final blend has aromas of Bing cherries, cocoa, cedar, allspice and mint. Generous cherry, blackberry and plum flavors are complemented by velvety tannins, resulting in a superbly long and elegant finish. more
A good portion of the 2007 blend is from Gamble Ranch, a vineyard that has consistently delivered such rich, ripe fruit flavors. There’s a richness in this wine that is wonderfully balanced by a bright citrus note. A sweet oak note weaves together the many layers of aroma and flavor, ... more
This fully integrated wine delivers the brightest and most sought-after characteristics of a great Chardonnay. Tropical aromas and flavors with hints of green apples and juicy pears delight the palate while balanced acidity and hints of oak deliver a smooth, satisfying finish. more
With its dark ruby color, our Third Century Merlot reveals richly textured layers of berries and cherries with hints of chocolate. This wine surrounds the senses with a lush and beautiful texture that lingers on the palate to create a most memorable wine drinking experience. more
Beringer Founders' Estate winemaker, Ron Schrieve, believes in "getting his boots dirty" and walking the vineyards daily during harvest to determine just the right time to pick. "I wish we got frequent-driver miles, because I'd have a million of them from running up and down the state," he says. "But ... more
Popping the cork on this wine is like walking into a fruit-packing plant. It's all about grapefruits, peaches, apples and mangoes, with a few wildflowers thrown in for good measure. Dry, with excellent acidity. more