Beringer Bros Red Blends
Bourbon barrel reds from Napa's oldest winery, priced to pour.
The story behind Beringer Bros
Jacob and Frederick Beringer bought their Napa Valley property in 1875 and crushed their first harvest in 1876, making Beringer the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. The brothers cellared wine in whatever barrels they could afford, including spirit casks, and Beringer Bros borrows that habit on purpose.
The Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend ferments in temperature controlled stainless steel, then 20% of the wine rests 60 days in second pass charred American oak barriques that held bourbon whiskey. The blend leans on thick skinned fruit: 41% Petite Sirah, 21% Syrah, 18% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot. Expect blackberry, dark caramel, roasted hazelnut and a smoky finish.
Explore the Beringer Bros range
Five bottlings, one idea: wine finished in barrels that held something stronger. Each sits at 14.5% ABV and lands in the value tier.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beringer Bros Bourbon Red Blend | Red Blend | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Blackberry, dark caramel, toasted coconut, smoky close |
| Beringer Bros Rye Barrel Red Blend | Red Blend | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Rye spice over dark fruit, drier finish |
| Beringer Bros Bourbon Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Cassis and vanilla, oak on the back end |
| Beringer Bros Bourbon Chardonnay | Chardonnay | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Baked apple, caramel, rounded texture |
| Beringer Bros Tequila Sauv Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Citrus and green herb with a warm edge |
WineBeringer Bros - Bourbon Chardonnay 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBeringer Bros - Bourbon Red Blend 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBeringer Bros - Bourbon Cabernet 750mL$16.99Out of stock
WineBeringer Bros - Tequila Sauv Blanc 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBeringer Bros - Rye Barrel Red Blend 750mL$14.99Which Beringer Bros is right for you?
Here is the honest math. The Beringer Bros Bourbon Red Blend, Rye Barrel Red Blend, Bourbon Chardonnay and Tequila Sauv Blanc all sit at $14.99 a 750mL bottle. The Bourbon Cabernet runs $16.99. That is spirit barrel character for the price of a Tuesday night bottle, and the blend's 14.5% ABV means you pour a little less and get a little more. We have sold this lineup for years to customers who want a red that stands up to barbecue without a special occasion attached to it.
Smoke and dark fruit that hold up to charred burgers and ribs.
Spicier, drier barrel edge for drinkers who find bourbon oak too sweet.
Cassis and vanilla at $16.99, no ceremony required.
Beringer Bros cocktails and pairings
Serve it at 60 to 65 degrees, cool enough to keep the alcohol in line with the fruit. Smoke wants smoke.