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Turnbull 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points (2 Puffs)
| $45 | 20,522 cases produced
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine-April 2008
Despite its wealth of rich oak and its tantalizing touches of root beer, cocoa and cream, this keenly defined opus is very specific in its deep Cabernet fruit, and its strong themes of ripe currants stay the course from beginning to end. It is an especially well-polished wine on the palate and its very trim tannins allow its concentrated fruit to shine through, but, its present temptations noted, it is impeccably balanced and promises to get better and better for a good many years.
90 points
Wine Spectator -April 2008
Ripe and fleshy, with generous plum, black cherry and red cherry fruit that's intense and complex without being too powerful or overblown. Ends with firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2012.  |
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Turnbull 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Real expectation and excitement are raised by this well-made youngster's concentrated aromas of cassis, smoke, mint, dark soils and dried cherries, and its expansive, deeply-filled flavors fully live up to promise. Already praiseworthy both for its real range of character, its luscious fruit and for the way its many pieces fit together, the wine is solidly structured and shows no shortage of youthfully gruff tannin. It is built to get better for a number of years, and it comes with a recommendation for five to eight years of cellaring.
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Turnbull 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
92 points
| $40 | 10,806 cases made
Wine Enthusiast October 2006
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.
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Turnbull 2003 Old Bull Red Napa Valley
91 points
| $20 | 3,868 cases made
Wine Enthusiast October 2006
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. Editors’ Choice
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Turnbull 2003 Merlot, Oakville
91 points
| $30 | 1,310 cases made
Wine Enthusiast October 2006
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 mouth feel, rich in dusty tannins and complex cherry, coffee and grilled mushroom flavors. Finishes very fine.
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Turnbull 2003 Red Wine “Black Label”
91 points
| $85 | 1,036 cases made
Wine Spectator October 31, 2006 issue
California Cabernets & Blends
Intense, with a tight beam of black cherry, plum and currant fruit that’s well-defined, vibrant and enlivened by crisp acidity and firm tannins. Hints of nutmeg, cedar, anise and sage fold in, adding a dimension of flavor complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2007 through 2012.
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Turnbull 2002 ”Black Label” Red Wine
94 points
| $80 | 120 cases made
Wine Spectator Online: Posted Thursday, July 07, 2005
A deliciously rich and sophisticated offering, with layers of rich currant, blackberry, chocolate, mocha and hints of cedar and wild berry. Tight, sharply focused, dense and impeccably balanced, finishing with a long luxurious aftertaste that keeps echoing ripe fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2006 through 2012. 120 cases made. – J.L.
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Turnbull 2003 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Oakville
93 points
| $15 | 5,044 cases made
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Volume 29 Issue 8: June 2005
Long on well-defined melony fruit and fit with a bit of varietal grass and a deft touch of sweet oak spice, this very well-made young Sauvignon is deeper and far better filled than most of the competition and is simply a more serious wine. While very vital, it comes without concessions to the coarseness of youth, and, as utterly tasty as it may be right now, it promises to stand up quite nicely with two or three years in bottle. GOOD VALUE.
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Turnbull 2003 Sauvignon Blanc
Four Stars
| $15 | 5,044 cases made
Restaurant Wine, Issue #103
TURNBULL, 2003 NAPA VALLEY, Round and moderately rich in fl avor, this is a full bodied, supple wine, with good depth and length; it tastes of lemon grass, vanilla, pear, and baked bread. 3% Viognier. 5,044 cases [2005-2006]. 800.887.6285.
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Turnbull 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
| $40 | 10,049 cases made
Connoisseurs’ Guide (April 2005)
6% Cabernet Franc; 3% Syrah; 2% Merlot; 1% Petit Verdot. The deep, well formed, somewhat youthfully compact aromas of currants, roots and seamlessly fitted oak all serve to give this bottling a fine first foot forward, and its sweet, ripe flavors are very much in line with that fine beginning. If fairly concentrated in flavor and seemingly inviting current consumption, the wine will certainly reward a half dozen years of patient cellaring with an even smoother rendition.
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Turnbull 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
| $40 | 10,049 cases made
Wine Spectator Insider (April 6th Edition)
Elegant and polished, with a complex array of spice, currant, wild berry, huckleberry and sage. This wine has its tannins under control, making it delightful to drink now and a good candidate for midrange cellaring. Drink now through 2012.—J.L.
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Turnbull 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Fortuna Vineyard
94 points
| $50 | 140 cases made
Wine Spectator (Online Issue March 9, 2005)
A rich, seductive style, with tiers of flavor built around a center of ripe currant, blackberry and plum. Exotic mocha, cedar and spicy oak add a wonderful flavor dimension. This wins points, too, for its smooth, harmonious texture, finishing with a strong push of ripe Cabernet flavors. Drink now through 2013.—J.L.
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Turnbull 2001 Weitz Cabernet
**** (Four Stars)
| $85 | 490 cases made
Restaurant Wine, Issue #103:
TURNBULL, 2001 WEITZ VYD., OAKVILLE, Quite rich and complex; a wine with full body and impressive depth, it is somewhat tannic, intensely flavored, and long on the finish. It tastes of black currant, blueberry, toast, pepper, oak, and cedar. [2008-2012].
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Turnbull 1999 ”Black Label” Red Wine
91 points
| $75 | 725 cases made
Issue: June 30, 2002
A bold, ripe, rich and concentrated wine, yet displays a sense of elegance. The core currant, mocha, blackberry and raspberry jam flavors are complex and concentrated, firming up nicely on the finish, where the tannins are rich and minerally. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Drink now through 2012. 725 cases made. – J.L.
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Turnbull 2000 ”Black Label” Red Wine
91 points
| $75 | 1540 cases made
Issue: May 31, 2003
A potent yet elegant wine that’s dense and concentrated, built around a core of intense grapey currant, blackberry and cherry fruit, with hints of anise, sage and herbs. Finishes with a long, rich aftertaste. . Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot. Best from 2004 through 2012.. 1540 cases made. – J.L.
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Turnbull 2001 ”Black Label” Red Wine
92 points
| $75 | 122 cases made
Issue: Oct 15, 2004
A big, immense, well-oaked wine that exhibits tiers of mocha-laced currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit that's deftly balanced, long and persistent, with hints of herb and espresso and finishing with firm, rich, mouthcoating tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2006 through 2013. 122 cases made. – J.L
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Turnbull 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
| $35 | 8400 cases made
Issue: July 31, 2002
Dark, rich and enormously complex, with a solid core of black cherry, plum, currant, anise and cedary flavors. Beautifully focused, with a sense of elegance and finesse. Drawn from extensive vineyard holdings; an impressive step up in quality. A tremendous value for an exceptional wine. Best from 2003 through 2010.
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Turnbull 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
| $40 | 10,365 cases made
Volume 29 Issue 2: December 2004
Rich oak, touches of freshly roasted coffee and dusty earth, and subtle suggestions of mint emerge as complexing adjuncts to deep, keenly defined fruit in both the aromas and flavors of this well-made young Cabernet. The wine is moderately full-bodied and fit with a fine spine of tannin for age, but there is already a certain sense of suppleness and polish evident here, and its mix of real richness and continuous fruit makes impatient drinking forgivable if not wholly advised. And, it is a great buy at the price. GOOD VALUE.
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Turnbull 2002 Merlot, Fortuna Vineyard
93 points
| $40 | 105 cases made
Wine Spectator (Online Issue March 9, 2005)
A wine of great harmony, richness and finesse, with a core of currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit shaded by toasty, mocha-laced oak. It’s ripe and bold, with a long, rich, persistent finish. Very impressive. Drink now through 2011.—J.L.
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Turnbull 2001 Merlot, Oakville
91 points
| $25 | 980 cases made
Issue: February 2005
Pushes ripeness to the edge without overdoing it, although it comes close, with hints of prune and raisin mixed in with vibrant currant, black cherry and a touch of cedary oak. This wine impresses with its elegance and finesse, allowing the ripe flavors to shine through. Drink now through 2010. – J.L
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Turnbull 2000 Merlot, Fortuna Vineyard
90 points
| $40 | 165 cases made
Issue: May 15, 2003
Concentrated and inviting, with ripe black currant, plum, fresh herbs and earthy character. Round tannin and plenty of mocha and vanilla from toasty oak carry through the finish. Drink now through 2007. – J.L
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Turnbull 2001 Syrah
91 points
| $30 | 791 cases made
Issue: December 31, 2003
A dark, richly fruity and deeply concentrated wine, brimming with dense blackberry, wild berry, black cherry and raspberry, finishing with a lively after-taste, loads of fruit and rich tannins. Drink now through 2009. – J.L
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2003 Estate Winery of the Year
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Issue: Special Issue Annual Buyinig Guide Winter 2003
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2002 Estate Winery of the Year
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Issue: Special Issue Annual Buyinig Guide Winter 2002
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