Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley Private Reserve 2022

96 points James Suckling: "Golden apple, yellow plums, and a touch of banana peel followed by chamomile tea leaves, hawthorn, browned toast and seductive sweet baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied and creamy textured with soft acidity that beautifully balances out the wine. Very precisely framed with underlying herb and mineral layers. Aged for 11 months in 60% new French oak. Predominantly from the vineyards in Oakville. Drink or hold. (11/17/23)"

94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Where the Luminus cuvée is the estate's take on a fresher, more mineral-laced Chardonnay, the Private Reserve is always a richer, slightly more well-oaked cuvée, even if the current style here backed off dramatically from the richer, oak style of a decade ago. Revealing a lighter gold hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Private Reserve offers up a terrific nose of spiced apples, honeyed orange, toasted spice, and a hint of brioche. I love its overall balance on the palate, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, bright, integrated acidity, and a great finish. I love it today, yet this has plenty of room for growth and will keep for another 7-8 years, if not over a decade. Drink 2025-2033. (01/08/25)." 94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Chardonnay Private Reserve is creamy and expressive in the glass. Lemon confit, marzipan, pastry, tangerine peel and a kiss of French oak all come together. This expansive, layered Chardonnay has a lot to offer. Drink 2024-2029. (Dec 2024)." 92 points Wine Spectator: "[$48 list] A lovely note of smoked butterscotch introduces aromatic accents of honeysuckle and orange oil, with crisp Meyer lemon, yuzu and pear flavors, plus a candied ginger grace note. A buttered brioche detail lingers in the background. Drink now. (7/31/24)"