The Story of Fortuna

Our Fortuna Vineyard is a special site for us. It’s been recognized for the exceptional fruit it produces and the single vineyard wines we craft from it. The vineyard has both old vines and young vines, and a gradiation of two soil types. Depending on...

James Suckling Reviews the ’13 Vintage

We're thrilled to have James Suckling include three of our Cabernet Sauvignons from the 2013 vintage in his Napa Valley tasting report. 95 points - TURNBULL BLACK LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Black licorice, blueberry and tar aromas. Full body plus soft and velvety tannins that are polished...

Major Love from Food & Wine

We're so thrilled to be mentioned in Ray Isle's lineup of Napa Cabernets to try now! Here's the story online: http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/best-napa-cabernets-buy-now What great company we are in. Always such much gratitude when others share recommendations for our wines. Our Turnbull Napa Valley Cabernet bottling is...

Which Bottles to Drink Now

We had such a blast recently exploring our library, tasting through some past vintages and marveling at our good fortune (and yours if you’ve been patient!).  The mystery of how a wine will fulfill the patience of cellaring is always exciting to us.  Spoiler alert...

Mastering the Blends

This time of year, the cellar is abuzz as Peter, our winemaker, meticulously works his way through the rows of barrels, tasting barrel by barrel to determine which will achieve stardom. It's all part of the art of making our wines. We sat down with...