Turnbull Wine Cellars

Estate Grown Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2258 ratings
9.137 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Kyle Groombridge

Man, this wine is just as much a head-turner as I remember it being. One of the best under-the-radar buys coming out of Napa in my opinion. Nose has pronounced aromas of eucalyptus, cedar, spice box, coffee, and black cherry. Palate has rich black cherry, black currant, blueberry, and chocolate with some mineral overtones. A lovely long finish and a seductive mouthfeel make this a winner in my books. Bravo.

Man, this wine is just as much a head-turner as I remember it being. One of the best under-the-radar buys coming out of Napa in my opinion. Nose has pronounced aromas of eucalyptus, cedar, spice box, coffee, and black cherry. Palate has rich black cherry, black currant, blueberry, and chocolate with some mineral overtones. A lovely long finish and a seductive mouthfeel make this a winner in my books. Bravo.

Nov 27th, 2017
David Hemmerling

This wine was in top form though glad I opened it may have been even better in a couple more years

This wine was in top form though glad I opened it may have been even better in a couple more years

2 people found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.0

Tropical and guava nose with fine intensity. Palate was a bit awkward with phenolic bitterness and a good amount of weight. Lacked character and complexity on palate. Bitter finish. #turnbull #sauvignonblanc #napavalley #ctbucklinwine

Tropical and guava nose with fine intensity. Palate was a bit awkward with phenolic bitterness and a good amount of weight. Lacked character and complexity on palate. Bitter finish. #turnbull #sauvignonblanc #napavalley #ctbucklinwine

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2018
Puerto Rico Wine News

A superb wine. Rich and graceful

A superb wine. Rich and graceful

Dec 13th, 2016
Roy Goble

Nice

Nice

Jul 6th, 2016
Louie Christensen

The flavors are bold, defined and in perfect harmony with one another. The blackberries and blueberries are dark, the oak a touch smokey, and the greenery has faded into an intoxicating licorice aroma. The tannins are smooth, but still make their presence known. The oak remains in check and simply gives the brighter flavors a stage to perform upon.

The flavors are bold, defined and in perfect harmony with one another. The blackberries and blueberries are dark, the oak a touch smokey, and the greenery has faded into an intoxicating licorice aroma. The tannins are smooth, but still make their presence known. The oak remains in check and simply gives the brighter flavors a stage to perform upon.

Nov 4th, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Bold dark fruit and smokey vanilla, beautifully balanced right now. #turnbull

Bold dark fruit and smokey vanilla, beautifully balanced right now. #turnbull

May 17th, 2015
Henrik Poulsen

A very dense and concentrated wine with a herbal/blue fruit nose that must come from the clonal selection (?).
This pushes the limit for me but I could see other people being impressed by this.

A very dense and concentrated wine with a herbal/blue fruit nose that must come from the clonal selection (?).
This pushes the limit for me but I could see other people being impressed by this.

Feb 20th, 2015
Ronny Cheng

Wine Buyer Chinatown Restaurants

9.2

Nice and dirty.

Nice and dirty.

Feb 14th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Intense and delicious.

Intense and delicious.

May 20th, 2014