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Red Wine by Beringer from Napa Valley, California. We've been making a vineyard-designated Bancroft Ranch Merlot since the 1987 vintage when I began to see what Merlot could really offer when planted in the right place. Bancroft Ranch is a very...
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Red Wine by Beringer from Napa Valley, California. Bancroft Ranch Merlot has a quality I can only describe as all-around richness. Unlike some Merlots I've tasted, the wine from Bancroft has no hole in the middle. It delivers a consistent message...
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The black fruit and berry flavors in this Merlot are so rich and ripe that it could almost fool you into thinking it was a Cabernet, but there is a haunting difference --- a note of licorice or anise that identifies it immediately for me as Bancroft Ranch Merlot. A wine should have a signature, a consistency of style that identifies it while allowing for the variations that are inevitable and fascinating from vintage to vintage. In this 1995 vintage, the texture is almost chewy but supple, a characteristic...
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91 points Robert Parker: "The 1995 Merlot Bancroft Vineyard is cut from the same mold as the 1994. The wine is full-bodied, with terrific purity and sweetness of fruit, massive flavors, and layers of concentration. These wines possess beautifully integrated tannin, relatively high PH's (which only adds to the textural lushness and viscous mouthfeel), and long, concentrated, well-balanced finishes. The 1995 might turn out slightly softer than the 1994, but based on the evolution of these wines (their...
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Beringer Bancroft Ranch Napa Merlot 2002
After 24 months, Cabernet-like tannins in the Howell Mountain Merlot had enough time to soften, and that clove, cinnamon stick, and sweet spice aromas and flavors from the barrels had integrated well with the sweet black plum, blackberry, light orange rind, cocoa and minty characteristics from the grapes. Ed also chose to add almost 4 percent Cabernet Franc to the blend to bring a black cherry accent to the nose and elongate the finish.
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Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. In 2001, the estate was placed on the National Register for Historic Places as a Historic District. Jacob Beringer's foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards . With the present use of state-of-the-art technology... More »
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Combines richness with structure, depth and concentration. Layers of currant, kirsch, earth, sage, herb and tobacco form the core flavors.
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1991 Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch 750ml
Young and complex, with layers of cherry, currant, chocolate and buttery oak that all fold together neatly. Flavors fan out on the finish, where it picks up a pretty vanilla edge. Has the tannins to age another three to five years, but it drinks well... Wine Spectator. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 1991 Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch 750ml
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1995 Beringer Napa Valley Bancroft Ranch, Howell Mt. Merlot
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Bancroft Ranch Merlot has a quality I can only describe as all-around richness. Unlike some Merlots I've tasted, the wine from Bancroft has no hole in the middle. It delivers a consistent message from the first waft of its characteristic aromas through its long finish. I think this richness comes mostly from the concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors but also partly from a kind of earthy quality typical of the vineyard. Underlying these flavors are more subtle notes of anise, tobacco and leather...
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Merlot The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine,... Read more California California isn’t just home to big, assertively fruity wines. Cooler...
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JJ Buckley guarantees the wine will leave our facility in the condition described. If we shipped the wine for you, the wine is guaranteed to arrive in the condition described. If your wine is not in the condition described, simply contact us to arrange shipping back the bottles and a full refund. Please note: During summer months (June through September) spoilage in transit is not covered, EVEN if you had elected 2 Day or Overnight shipping. Shipments are only covered for loss, theft, or breakage...
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Scores WS91, WA90. Bottle Size 750mL. Varietal: Merlot. Country United States. Region: California. Sub-Region: Napa Valley. Sub-Designation: N/A. Cru Classification: N/A. Vintage: 1987. Stock Status In-Stock. Sub-Designation N/A.
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Bancroft Ranch Merlot has a quality I can only describe as all-around richness. Unlike some Merlots I've tasted, the wine from Bancroft has no hole in the middle. It delivers a consistent message from the first waft of its characteristic aromas through its long finish. I think this richness comes mostly from the concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors but also partly from a kind of earthy quality typical of the vineyard. Underlying these flavors are more subtle notes of anise, tobacco and leather...
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"We've been making a vineyard-designated Bancroft Ranch Merlot since the 1987 vintage when I began to see what Merlot could really offer when planted in the right place. Bancroft Ranch is a very special vineyard that produces grapes with amazing concentration of flavors, tannins and structure.
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"Cedar spice, vanilla and smoky toffee aromas from the barrels integrate well with the sweet dark plum, cassis, cola berry, minty and earthy characteristics from the grapes. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc bring a black cherry accent to the nose and elongate the finish which showcases hints of black licorice and coffee." – Winemaster, Ed Sbragia
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I suppose a comment on the most expensive wine I have tasted during my less than a year old new hobby, might be in order. I ordered this Beringer 1997 Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot due to it's description, price, and the constant suggestion with it's rating on the wine.com site. I have just tried it very slightly chilled with new york aged cheddar, and a small side of buffalo chicken strips with Southwest dip (chunky red mild salsa with an equal part real ranch dressing and a dash of lime...
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Bancroft Ranch Merlot has a quality I can only describe as all-around richness. Unlike some Merlots I've tasted, the wine from Bancroft has no hole in the middle. It delivers a consistent message from the first waft of its characteristic aromas through its long finish. I think this richness comes mostly from the concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors but also partly from a kind of earthy quality typical of the vineyard. Underlying these flavors are more subtle notes of anise, tobacco and leather...
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Bancroft Ranch Merlot has a quality I can only describe as all-around richness. Unlike some Merlots I've tasted, the wine from Bancroft has no hole in the middle. It delivers a consistent message from the first waft of its characteristic aromas through its long finish. I think this richness comes mostly from the concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors but also partly from a kind of earthy quality typical of the vineyard. Underlying these flavors are more subtle notes of anise, tobacco and leather...
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Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot
Beringer Merlot. P93. United States > California > Napa Valley > Howell Mountain
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Beringer Bancroft Ranch Napa Merlot 2002 Rated 90WA
After 24 months, Cabernet-like tannins in the Howell Mountain Merlot had enough time to soften, and that clove, cinnamon stick, and sweet spice aromas and flavors from the barrels had integrated well with the sweet black plum, blackberry, light orange rind, cocoa and minty characteristics from the grapes. Ed also chose to add almost 4 percent Cabernet Franc to the blend to bring a black cherry accent to the nose and elongate the finish.
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Beringer Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot 2003-California
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"Beringer's 1992 Bancroft Ranch Merlot ranks with the finest Matanzas Creek and Newton Merlots. It is a large-scaled, rich, ostentatiously-styled, chocolatey-flavored, full-bodied Merlot with deep color saturation, plenty of gutsy, chewy fruit, full body, and excellent purity and balance. Once again Beringer has shown that international corporate ownership can be synonymous with reference point wines. While it can be drunk now, this Merlot promises to be even better with 2-4 years of cellaring; it...
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1997 Beringer - Merlot Bancroft Ranch 750ml - Buy now at vinfolio.com, Fine wine finer service
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Vintage: 2003. Appellation: Napa Valley. Varietal: Merlot. Bottle Size: 750mL. Region: California. Country: United States. Vineyard Designation Bancroft Ranch.
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