Turnbull Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Turnbull Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Turnbull Wine Cellars
$50.00

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

This red wine is an estate blend combining eighty-five percent cabernet sauvignon with small portions of traditional Bordeaux varieties. Turnbull Wine Cellars handles the fruit through a dirt-to-bottle philosophy, sourcing from their Fortuna, Leopoldina, Amoenus, and Home vineyard plots. The individual vineyard parcels are vinified separately with native vineyard wild yeasts inside neutral concrete and stainless steel tanks. It matures for several months in hand-crafted French oak cooperage to integrate its structure.

It pours a dark ruby color, releasing rich aromatics of Bing cherries, red cassis, and dusty blackberries over a spice box background. On the palate, the full-bodied framework balances a concentrated core of dark fruit with a silky texture and fine, structured tannins. Savory notes of ground black pepper and cedar shavings blend into the fruit across mid-palate volume. A clean thread of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the texture fresh. It finishes long, dry, and.

Turnbull Wine Cellars is an esteemed, independent, family-owned winery rooted in the culture and history of Oakville, Napa Valley, known for its unwavering dedication to 100% estate-grown wines. The core of their philosophy is the total control over four distinguished and historic estate vineyards—the Home Ranch and Leopoldina and Fortuna in Oakville, and Amoenus in Calistoga—which together span over 150 acres and provide a diverse palette for winemaker Peter Heitz to craft terroir-driven expressions. Turnbull specializes in small-production, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other Bordeaux varieties and Sauvignon Blanc, utilizing meticulous, lot-by-lot vinification and a restrained winemaking style to ensure the wines are authentic, balanced, and reflect the unique character of their celebrated sites. The winery's physical location, marked by its iconic modern-barn architecture and an on-site art gallery, provides a sophisticated yet authentic visitor experience that underscores its commitment to quality and a profound sense of place.