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Turnbull 2007 Fortuna Vineyard Merlot (Oakville)
- $55
One of the best Merlots of the vintage. Does what Merlot’s supposed to do, flatter the palate with soft, voluptuous richness. Blackberry pie, red cherry, currant, licorice, mocha, bacon and pepper flavors flood the mouth, leading to a long, spicy finish. Defines the opulent, cult style of California Merlot.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Turnbull 2008 Leopoldina Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $75
A single-vineyard wine whose grapes evidently were allowed to get very ripe. Caberent doesn’t get much richer than this, with massive waves of blackberries, black cherries, currants, dark chocolate and minty oak. Earns extra points for the elegance of its tannin structure. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Turnbull 2008 Fortuna Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $75
Scores high on the deliciousness factor, with waves of blackberries, blueberries, currants, dark chocolate and smoky oak. A little on the soft side, which might limit ageability, but it sure is opulent.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Turnbull 2008 Amoenus Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga)
- $75
The extra heat of Calistoga shows in this wine’s softness, which limits its ageability. On the other hand, it’s supremely ripe in blackberries, cherries, currants and milk chocolate, while oak adds elaborate layers of buttered toast and caramel. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Turnbull 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $40
With a fair degree of new French oak, this lovely wine has a toasty, cedary edge that meshes well with the underlying fruit. Small amounts of Syrah, Cab Franc and Merlot bring a lighter, red cherry note to Cab’s deeper, darker blackberries and currants. Very stylish and sophisticated wine.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
Turnbull 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $40
Softly delicious, this Cabernet is perfect for drinking now. Its blackberry, currant and cocoa flavors are housed in wonderfully ripe, accessible tannins. Shows the elegance of a superior Napa Cab.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Turnbull 2003 Merlot (Oakville)
- $30
Opens with a bright, clean burst of red cherry pie, with teases of wintergreen, clove tea and smoky oak. This inviting aroma leads to an elegant, balanced mouthfeel, rich in dusty tannins and complex cherry, coffee and grilled mushroom flavors.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
Turnbull 2003 Old Bull Red Wine (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a hodgepodge of seven other varieties, this is a fun wine, but it’s also sophisticated and complex. Bone dry, it’s smooth in the mouth, with earthy, berry flavors and hints of lavender and anise.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
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