Beringer Luminus Chardonnay 2020

Beringer is one of the most iconic names in American winemaking. They have a family history and tradition of excellence that no one else can trace as far back, the winery being established in the late 1870’s with a state of the art, revolutionary facility and its own wine cave (the 2nd in the U.S. to have one after Schramsberg).

While they have certainly turned themselves into a household name with their Cabernets, the Beringer family is far from a one trick pony. They also make knockout Oak Knoll Chardonnay – and the past decade with Ed Sbragia and Laurie Hook at the helm, those Chardonnays are the best they’ve ever been and the critic’s reviews reflect that.

Their Luminus Chardonnay is a ringer and surprisingly one of the best wines Beringer makes, period. Take the 2020 Luminus Chardonnay that we’re offering up today – the wine is fantastic and even outpointed the more expensive Private Reserve by a decent margin.

Original price was: $40.00.Current price is: $33.00.

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95 Points, James Suckling
Dried apple and peach with some flowers. Cooked apple, too. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a compact, focused structure. Tight at the end. Shows intensity. One for the cellar. Drink or hold.

95 Points, James Suckling

In a hot 2020 vintage, the Luminus turned out big, yet elegant – with a little more alcohol but a lot more personality than in any vintage that I’ve tasted. Despite being a big Chard, it’s not clunky or disjointed, rather it’s fresh and lively with a honeysuckle and floral nose to compliment notes of white peach, and lemon meringue. The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, slightly buttery but with really good acidity to back it up. Beautiful pear and Meyer lemon notes synchronize creamy vanilla and the finish stays with you long after you’ve put down the glass.

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