Beringer's Private Reserve has always been one of my favorite California Cabernets, particularly since the late seventies. They can be drunk young, but age exceptionally well, giving every indication of holding their fruit and evolving nicely for two decades. The terrific 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve offers an opaque purple color, a gorgeous nose of toasty oak, and a silky, concentrated texture with unobtrusive acidity or tannin. The wine possesses layered richness, remarkable balance,...

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 78, May/June 1998 Good red-ruby color. Reticent black cherry and mineral nose. Fat, sweet, lush fruit is currently kept under wraps by firm underlying structure. But this impressive cabernet has real dimension and depth. Finishes very long, with suave tannins. Should be a beauty.

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 114

Rating: (93-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 104 on Apr-96

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/15/04

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>