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| The Turnbull name goes back to the early 1300’s when a court member of Robert the Bruce saved the king’s life by turning a ferocious bull, which had threatened to gore the king. The grateful king dubbed his subject “Turnbull” and awarded him a crest featuring a bull’s head twisted back with the motto: Audaci Favet Fortuna, or “Fortune Favors the Bold”. | Oakville, CA
Phone: (800) 887-6285
Website: http://www.turnbullwines.com
Appellation: Oakville
Map to Turnbull Wine Cellars
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Viognier
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2006 Viognier
Napa Valley
As the emergence of spring brings a fresh perspective on the world in which we live, so a first
sniff of this spirited Rhone varietal invigorates the senses. A dreamy, creamy frui ... moret cocktail with
a halo of citrus blossom, it is truly the ultimate tropical alternative to Chardonnay. In the mouth,
the experience is equally as lovely and appealing, the peach and citrus flavors creating the
sensation of perfume on the palate. You will want not to swallow the wine too quickly, choosing
instead to experience the warm, gentle texture of the wine at length. It’s a wonderful thing to
have a very special three acres of Viognier in Oakville, and a pleasure to please your senses with
this full-flavored and versatile wine!
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
When lively Sauvignon Musque meets fruit-forward Viognier the result is wine with a sunny
disposition that both refreshes and satisfies. Add in a bit of Semillon and the creamines ... mores derived
from sur-lies aging in both tank and barrel and the result is a wine that delivers up a sunny core
of citrus and tropical fruits, while pleasing the palate with mouthwatering texture. The fruit for
this wine comes from our estate vineyards in Oakville, carefully nurtured by our hard-working
staff with an eye toward harvesting fully ripened clusters bursting with flavor. Should you get
hooked on this wine – not to worry – we’re gonna be do’in this one for awhile!
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Other Red
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2005 Old Bull Red
Oakville, Napa Valley
Released just in the time for those summer barbeques. This wine has a berry fruity aroma with
vanilla and oak nuances. It is really straight forward and easy to drink. Nice and fr ... moreuity, slightly tannic
on entry but ends with a nice chewy, not drying finish. If you consider this Old Bull is “young” for its
age (not quite “nouveau”), you’ll be impressed by its drinkability. Who says you can’t teach an Old
Bull new tricks??
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Other Red
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2004 Black Label
Oakville, Napa Valley
Soaring aromas of sweet black cherries, soft, fully ripened plums and dark chocolate...big from
the outset, coating and embracing the palate...chewy tannins.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley
You have allowed a crimson stream of this wine to flow between your lips and onto your palate.
Roll the wine about with your tongue – sense the broad, coating feel of color the ... morewine possesses,
the sensation of texture that the soil has imparted. Inhale, your nose deep within the glass –
measure dark, roasty aromas, then pull back a bit where lighter, loftier blackberry and cassis make
their presence known. Allow your investigation to be heard as you draw in a bit of air, thereby
breathing life into all aspects of the wine and its continuing development in the glass. Don’t rush
to swallow, but rather close your eyes and just be…
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Updated on October 12, 2007
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Turnbull Wine Cellars at http://www.turnbullwines.com or calling (800) 887-6285 to verify the winery's location.
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