Turnbull Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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Delicate peach blossoms, candied pears, and dewdrops of honeydew melon draw the nose into heavenly notes of white pineapple, Georgia peach, and grapefruit. Acid lift and bright focus drive through the midpalate with finesse, tying together this bright collection of fruit with spirit, ease, and grace.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Turnbull Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, lively, and bright. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits lovely aromas and flavors of vibrant citrus and a hint of minerality. Enjoy it with a plate of raw oysters. (Tasted: June 22, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley’s Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth.
The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.
Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.