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Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay

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Bourbon barrels and buttery Chardonnay actually combine quite nicely in the big and rich Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay.

96% Chardonnay and 4% aromatic white varieties from California. 20% of the wine is aged 60 days in second use American oak bourbon barrels. 25% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Sample submitted for review. The Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay has an SRP of $17 and is available for as low as $12.

Beringer Bros. honors the roots planted by two pioneering men after a westward journey across a young America. Their legacy lives on in the hands of fifth generation winemaker, Mark Beringer. Aged 60 days in American oak bourbon barrels, this bold and unruly Chardonnay shows flavors of baked Golden apples, toasted almonds, and a buttery finish.

14.5% Alcohol

While bourbon barrel Cabernet is all the rage these days, if there’s a style of wine where bourbon barrel aging might make the most sense, oaky, buttery Chardonnay makes a strong case. For those who already appreciate over-the-top oakiness and big, buttery flavors, bourbon barrels are a natural fit. Today’s Chardonnay is exhibit A.

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Beringer 2016 Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay

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Richness, almost unctuousness, is the hallmark of this full-bodied, creamy textured and complex wine. Subtle baking spices, butter and ginger fill the aroma, while perfectly ripe, abundant flavors of pear tart and toasted almond flood the palate. It’s balanced on the plump side. Jim Gordon

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Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics.

Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay

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Beringer Bros 2019 Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay

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Bold, buttery and extravagantly oaky, this full-bodied, mouth-filling wine leads with toasted oak and vanilla aromas followed by rich butter, coconut and char flavors over light apple notes. It’s extreme in style, yet rich enough to accommodate its woodiness. Jim Gordon

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide contextvintage, variety or appellationbut never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics.

Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay Wine

Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay
  • Creamy and complex california chardonnay white wine aged 60 days in american oak bourbon barrels to bring out tempting spice, orchard fruit, and butter notes
  • Hints of pie spice and butter on the nose ease into ripe pear, apricot, and almond in the mouth
  • âeditors choice” and 91-points, wine enthusiast
  • Pair with pork tenderloin or grilled tuna with veggies
  • 14.5% alcohol by volume, 750 ml bottle

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