Beringer Derringer
TASTING NOTES:
2014 - “…vivid aromas of fresh boysenberry and ripe, dark fruits which are accented by hints of leather and dark chocolate notes. The wine is full-bodied with a dense concentration of flavors and plush tannins that underpin the solid structure.” (AbV 14.9%, pH 3.82, TA 5.8 g/L)
2015 - “…steadfast nose of black fruits such as blackberries, black and deep red currants, mulberries and fig, with notes of toasted oak, cloves and oak spice and black olive. Balanced and medium to full, the evident tannins are firm and textured…” (AbV 15%, pH 3.72, TA 5.8 g/L)
2016 - “…aromas of pomegranate, crème de cassis and acai, with notes of oak, cloves and black olive. Flavors showcase blue fruit led by blueberry alongside blackberry, a bit of licorice, walnuts and hazelnut. Opulent, well-balanced and high-toned, the wine shows good depth and a distinctive, lingering finish.” (AbV 15.2%, pH 3.75, TA 6.8 g/L)
BARRELS:
18-20 months in French oak, with 29% new (2014), 40% (2015), and 35% (2016)
TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
The derringer is a small pistol that is neither a revolver or a semi/fully automatic pistol. Basically, it’s a one-shot only pocket-sized gun. The very first of its kind was the Philadelphia Deringer, named after its creator Henry Deringer. Now, you might be thinking, “Hey, that’s two different spellings!” Well spotted! For whatever reason, Remington called their version the “derringer” instead of the “Deringer,” and the Remington ended up the one to popularize the gun. History is written by the victor, I guess. Or the popular.
PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
N/A
OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Typos, both tactical and accidental.
