Beringer Vineyards Founders Estate Chardonnay 2016
Beringer Vineyards Founders Estate Chardonnay 2016 is a 750mL California Chardonnay from Napa's oldest continuously operating winery — a round, fruit-forward white in the approachable style the Founders' Estate line is made in, honouring the brothers who founded Beringer in 1876. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2016
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Origin: California — the line draws fruit from Central Coast, North Coast and Delta vineyards (producer line copy)
- House: Beringer Vineyards, founded 1876 in St. Helena, Napa Valley
- Style: Round, fruit-forward California Chardonnay
A Line Named for the Founders
Brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, German immigrants, founded their St. Helena winery in 1876 — making Beringer Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating winery, one that kept its doors open through Prohibition on sacramental and home-winemaking sales. The Founders' Estate range carries their name and is built as the house's everyday-drinking tier: California fruit sourced broadly — coastal vineyards cooled by maritime air, North Coast sites, and warm Delta vineyards that ripen fruit evenly — blended for balance between bright acidity and ripe flavour. Browse the house on the Beringer Vineyards vendor page.
Tasting Notes
The producer's profile for the line: ripe pear, apple and tropical fruit with a touch of citrus and a classically round mouthfeel — fruit first, soft through the middle, and easy-drinking rather than oaky or austere. It is Chardonnay in the crowd-pleasing California mode.
How to Enjoy
Serve it well chilled with grilled chicken or fish, or pour it alongside a rich risotto — the pairing the winery itself suggests. More California whites are in our wine collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beringer Founders' Estate Chardonnay made?
It is a California Chardonnay — the line draws on Central Coast, North Coast and California Delta vineyards. Beringer itself is based in St. Helena, in Napa Valley, where it was founded in 1876.
What does Beringer Founders' Estate Chardonnay taste like?
The producer describes the line as ripe pear, apple and tropical fruit with a hint of citrus and a round mouthfeel — a soft, fruit-led style.
What food goes with this Chardonnay?
Grilled chicken, grilled fish and rich risotto are the winery's own suggestions; the wine's round fruit also suits creamy pasta and roast poultry.
California Chardonnay from Napa's oldest name — order Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay 2016 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.