The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Marston Vineyard is qualitatively similar to the 1997, revealing more red currant notes. The wine is medium to full-bodied. It is slightly less concentrated than the 1997. An impressively constructed, rich wine, it is not quite as seductive and forward as the State Lane offerings. I envision this cuvee lasting two decades. The Marston Vineyard is situated on Spring Mountain. The single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons are part of what Beringer calls their "Vineyard Collection." Produced in 200 case lots, readers expecting to find them sitting on a shelf in their local retail shops will be disappointed, as they are destined to be sold via Beringer's mailing list, or directly from the winery. Because of the limited quantities available, my notes on these wines are intentionally abbreviated. Release date, 4/01. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Marston Vineyard is qualitatively similar to the 1997, revealing more red currant notes.The wine is medium to full-bodied. It is slightly less concentrated than the 1997. An impressively constructed, rich wine, it is not quite as seductive and forward as the State Lane offerings. I envision this cuvee lasting two decades.The Marston Vineyard is situated on Spring Mountain.The single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons are part of what Beringer calls their "Vineyard Collection." Produced in 200 case lots, readers expecting to find them sitting on a shelf in their local retail shops will be disappointed, as they are destined to be sold via Beringer's mailing list, or directly from the winery. Because of the limited quantities available, my notes on these wines are intentionally abbreviated.Release date, 4/01.Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735