92 points Wine & Spirits: "[$36/750ml list] This grows in the volcanic soils of Beringer’s Knights Valley estate, a property that consistently produces some of the greatest values in North Coast cabernet. In 2017, the mineral earthiness of those soils shows in the tannins, providing an edge to the fragrant red-cherry and boysenberry flavors. Firm and mouthwatering, this wine is restrained and gentle despite its size. (Dec 2020)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) is powerful, dense and wonderfully rich, with tons of the savory and mineral inflections that make Knights Valley Cabernets so alluring. This mineral character helps to play off the natural radiance of the year. Graphite, game, menthol, licorice and red fruit are front and center. In this vintage, the wine has a bit more suppleness and red fruit than it usually does. Drink: 2020-2029. (Jan 2020)"
91 points James Suckling: "This sits in the redder-fruit zone for the variety and has sappy, leafy nuances with ferrous notes, too. The palate has a smooth array of juicy red and dark-fruit flavors and supple tannins, framed in sweet oak spice. Medium body. Drink now. (9/9/19)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$36/750ml list] Soft and generous in feel, with creamed blackberry and black cherry fruit gliding along, laced with toast notes and backed by embers of grilled savory on the finish. Drink now through 2024. (11/15/20)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$36/750ml list] Toasted oak and swirls of vanilla make for a jammy rich and softly likable wine, value-minded in price and blended with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Blueberry and blackberry flavors are supple and fleshy on the palate. Alcohol 14.3%. (Apr 2021)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) is powerful, dense and wonderfully rich, with tons of the savory and mineral inflections that make Knights Valley Cabernets so alluring. This mineral character helps to play off the natural radiance of the year. Graphite, game, menthol, licorice and red fruit are front and center. In this vintage, the wine has a bit more suppleness and red fruit than it usually does. Drink: 2020-2029. (Jan 2020)"
91 points James Suckling: "This sits in the redder-fruit zone for the variety and has sappy, leafy nuances with ferrous notes, too. The palate has a smooth array of juicy red and dark-fruit flavors and supple tannins, framed in sweet oak spice. Medium body. Drink now. (9/9/19)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$36/750ml list] Soft and generous in feel, with creamed blackberry and black cherry fruit gliding along, laced with toast notes and backed by embers of grilled savory on the finish. Drink now through 2024. (11/15/20)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$36/750ml list] Toasted oak and swirls of vanilla make for a jammy rich and softly likable wine, value-minded in price and blended with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Blueberry and blackberry flavors are supple and fleshy on the palate. Alcohol 14.3%. (Apr 2021)"
| Product SKU | 343278 |
| Producer | Beringer |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Knights Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.3% |
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