One of Beringer's newest projects is to expand the top of their portfolio, offering limited quantities (approximately 200 case lots) of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from the different terroirs. A Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge was produced in 1994, 1995, and 1996. These are among the more backward, austere, and angular of the single-vineyard wines. I found the 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge to be more fruit than structure-driven. It exhibits copious quantities of red and black fruit in its nose, low acidity, obvious glycerin, a thick, chewy texture, and a spicy, medium to full-bodied finish. Although the 1996 will not be as backward as the 1994, neither will it be as fleshy as the 1995.Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

One of Beringer's newest projects is to expand the top of their portfolio, offering limited quantities (approximately 200 case lots) of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from the different terroirs. A Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge was produced in 1994, 1995, and 1996. These are among the more backward, austere, and angular of the single-vineyard wines. The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge offers a dense, dark purple color, more fatness and fleshiness to its texture than the 1994, fuller body, and concentrated, rich flavors. More forward than the 1994, with less austerity, it should drink well for 12-15 years. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

One of Beringer's newest projects is to expand the top of their portfolio, offering limited quantities (approximately 200 case lots) of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from the different terroirs. A Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge was produced in 1994, 1995, and 1996. These are among the more backward, austere, and angular of the single-vineyard wines. The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Terre Rouge reveals a dark ruby color, spice, leafy tobacco, and earthy aromas, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, medium body, and moderate tannin. It will need 2-4 years of cellaring, and keep for 15 or more. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735