When I was in northern California the week before Thanksgiving, the rumors that were swirling about the impending sale of Beringer by its international corporate owner, Nestle, to an investment consortium proved true when the sale was announced. Let's hope the new owners maintain the status quo, as Beringer has had an exceptional run of highly successful wines since the mid-eighties. Considering the diversity of wines produced, I would be hard pressed to single out another winery that has enjoyed as much success as Beringer has over the last decade.With the exception of a chunky, overly-oaked Pinot Noir, it is impossible to find anything less than top-flight at Beringer, with many of the firm's wines undeniably special. Beringer is also turning out some excellent to outstanding Meritage blends, which are mostly Merlot-based wines. Both the 1993 and 1994 are composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes grown in the Knight's Valley. The 1993 exhibits a dark, impressive purple color, a coffee, chocolate, jammy, berry-scented nose, soft, fat, succulent flavors, outstanding ripeness, and a thick, rich, low acid finish. It is a seductive wine for drinking during its first decade of life. Beringer has once again proven that they are one of the qualitative leaders in California as they continue to turn out reference point wines - not only for California, but the world. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-5054
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