Beringer Founders Estate Merlot

Beringer Founders Estate MerlotThe Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate. It's well balanced, soft tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of foods, such as grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes.

tilled soil and tea that dance deftly on the finish

The final touch is the addition of the "liqueur d’expedition” (a tiny dose of sugar) and selected wines (the recipe for which remains a closely guarded Ferrari secret)

and is rich and fruity on the palate

Aged for 12 months in oak barrels

with a remarkable sulfite footprint

Extensive experimentation with various clones of Chardonnay preceded selection of the most appropriate vine for the site

This spicy Syrah has a strong sense of place

savory brown spices

This wine is a true reflection of the winery's passion for the noble Cabernet grape

This Cabernet Franc will age beautifully and is a perfect food companion

marrying them together in heavily toasted French and Hungarian oak wine barrels

orange blossom and apple are apparent