2017 Beringer Pauli Vineyard Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

About the Wine

In 1875, the Beringer brothers, Jacob and Frederick, embarked on a remarkable journey from Germany to America, driven by their passion for winemaking. They honed their craft in Germany before arriving in Napa Valley, where Jacob worked at Charles Krug's winery. In 1878, Jacob made a bold move and acquired 200 acres of land from William Daenger. This marked the beginning of the legendary Beringer Winery, nestled near Spring Mountain and the northern edge of St. Helena.

Jacob Beringer's vision led to the construction of the iconic three-story stone house that stands proudly on the estate to this day. In 1884, Frederick joined his brother, and together, they planted Chasselas, Riesling, and Zinfandel. The winery quickly gained prominence, producing over 40,000 cases of wine, a remarkable feat for the time.

Beringer Winery boasts numerous "firsts" in Napa Valley's history, from gravity-fed facilities to hand-dug caves and cellars. They even pioneered public tours in 1934, setting a hospitality standard. Notably, Beringer remains the only winery to have both a red and a white wine named #1 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator Magazine.

Mark Beringer, the great-great-grandson of the founder, continues the family legacy as the overseer of winemaking. Beringer sources its grapes from the finest vineyards in Knights Valley, St. Helena, and Howell Mountain AVAs, with a special focus on crafting exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pauli Vineyard is located in the Howell Mountain. This 15-acre gem boasts volcanic soils that challenge the vines, resulting in grapes bursting with intensity and structure. Debuting in the 2009 Private Reserve blend, Pauli Cabernet impresses with a luscious fruit core and bold, ripe tannins.

Aging: in 100% new French oak barrels

Tasting Notes

100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
See Critic Reviews for detailed tasting notes.

Critic Reviews

Formerly known as the Vogt Vineyard, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Pauli Vineyard comes from Howell Mountain and was brought up all in new French oak. It's a blockbuster styled effort that has tons of chocolate, black fruits, tobacco, and espresso notes. It has plenty of oak, yet it's integrated, balanced, and pure, with ripe tannins. There are 455 cases produced, and it’s a beautiful wine from this team to enjoy over the coming 15-20 years. ~95 Jeb Dunnuck

A rich, decadent red with plums and chocolate and some meat. Medium to full body and refined, velvety tannins. Creamy and soft. Extremely long and flavorful, though in a subtle and composed way. Drink or hold. ~94 James Suckling

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