Turnbull 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Turnbull has been rooted in the culture and history of the Napa Valley for nearly 40 years. A small, multi-generational family business guided by the long view principle of sustainability. At the core of this independently owned business is their estate-grown fruit, which they carefully tend to from dirt to bottle.

Grapes for this Napa Cab are sourced primarily from estate vineyards in Oakville (Fortuna Vineyard, Oakville 33%, Amoenus Vineyard, Calistoga 30%, Leopoldina Vineyard, Oakville 27% and Turnbull Home Vineyard, Oakville 10%). All lots are vinified separately and then carefully selected for the final blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot and 1% Malbec aged in 100% French oak.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded this an Editors' Choice and scored it 95 points saying "This is a blockbuster of a wine, especially at the price, opening in violet aromas and moderate grip. Beautiful black- and red-cherry, currant and baking-spice elements combine around a core of classic elegance and length, finishing in cigar box. The fruit is from four estate sites."

Jeb Dunnuck scored this 93 points saying "The appellation 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley would be a great buy for those looking for a terrific value in classic, impeccably made, age-worthy Cabernet under $100. Deep purple, with outstanding notes of blackcurrants, cedarwood, graphite, and leafy herbs, this medium-bodied, elegant 2018 has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's going to deliver loads of pleasure over the coming 15 years."

Wine Spectator scored this 92 points saying "Juicy and forward, with enticing plum, boysenberry and plum compote flavors. Light licorice threads stitch up the finish, along with a flash of sweet spice. Drink now through 2027."

Decanter scored this 92 points saying "Softer and pleasantly vegetal on the nose, Turnbull’s entry-Cabernet is perennially one of the great value propositions in the Napa Valley. Its nose is floral and displays a bevy of dark fruit character with no overt new oak usage. Finishes crisp, satisfying and refreshing. It’s hard to ask for more at this price. Drinking Window 2024 - 2035"