When Turnbull launched in 1979 it was with the goal of producing excellent Cabernet Sauvignon. Of course, at the time there was a lot of excellent Cabernet in the market. But as many Napa Cabernets chose to make enormous and heavy-handed wines, Turnbull chose a different direction. The craftsmanship of this is an homage to Old-School Napa Cabernet - those wines not often made anymore that truly prized the plot of land and extolled the fruit over the use of high brix and lots of oak. So if you want to taste Cabernet the way it used to be, this will complement any occasion.
This is 100% Cabernet Franc from Argentina. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, slight green tobacco notes and a bit of sea air. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Moderate acidity. On the palate, black cherry fruit with a bit of Anise. Good finish. This is dry but ripe. It drinks easily on its own with just a bit of complexity. It should work well with meat or pasta dishes. Drink over the next five to seven years. very nice value!
2024 marks the 20th vintage for Spottswoode’s Lyndenhurst label. The original goal is still the same: use all five Bordeaux varietals and pull fruit from the estate as well as other exceptional Napa vineyards, all of which are organically grown. In doing so this wine allows for, “a broader expression of Napa Valley, while applying the same philosophy that shapes our Estate Cabernet,” says winemaker Aron Weinkauf.
This is Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, green bell peppers, tobacco and earthiness. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has nice depth. Some complexity. Flavors of black cherries, slight bell pepper, tobacco and slight earthiness. Good finish. I don't believe this wine sees any oak which gives it a good freshness. It is nice on its own but would be better with food. It would work well with Szechuan Beef. drink over the next few years.
