This was an outstanding bottle of wine. Great Napa cab from a very good vintage. Dark, opaque purple, vanilla and some berry on the nose, great classic Napa cab flavors with a soft tannin finish. I have one bottle left which I will save for a special occasion!
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Pnp review - still cold from the cellar but much more impressive than in previous years. Nice cherry cola, smooth, balanced acidity. Will update as the night progresses. Very satisfied so far
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From a well-cellared bottle that was decanted off of its sediment, this opaque ruby wine was serially tasted over a three-hour period. Loaded with dark bramble fruits, fig, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and Asian spices, it is a full-bodied, freshly acidic offering with with seamless alcohol (15%), proportionate oak and polished tannins. Layered on the mid-palate and lengthy on the back end, this has gotten even better than when last tasted 12/31/2020 and will have greater longevity than previously projected. If you choose to pop the cork at this stage, give it an hour or more in decanter. Drink now-2033.
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Best after breathing for 30 plus minutes. Fruity nose with a hint of earth, red fruit typical of cabernet, medium body, medium tannin that feels soft in the mouth, medium long finish, but still youthful. More enjoyable after second day when fruit came forward and it seemed more balanced and open.
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After finding this case in the back of the office basement we pnp'd a bottle at lunch. The nose was all fruit. The palate dark berries, plums, fig, and a touch of chocolate. The finish was moderate to long.
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From an ideally cellared bottle, Turley's 2013 Estate Cab was decanted off of its substantial sediment and serially tasted over the ensuing four hours. Laden with blackberries, fig, Asian spices and gravelly earth, it is a medium-to-full-bodied, freshly acidic wine with ample fine-grained tannins, well-woven oak and nicely integrated alcohol (despite being listed as 15%). Plump on the mid-palate and finishing medium-to-long, this is a delicious, well-balanced Cab that has plenty of fruit and structure to provide pleasure for another 5-6 years. Drink now-2026.
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A lot of sediment on the side of the bottle. Concatenated and balanced, acid minus. The flavors do not have the charm and delicious factor to catapult the wine to exceptional range.
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Lovely wine, light bodied, full of charm and character. This is a delicate cabernet not one that is going to "explode" in your face or mouth. I'm actually warming up to this offering as it is quite an exciting wine by the Turley estate. It really grows on you as it continues to emanate exotic flavors, aromas and spices.
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No formal note, the nose is a little on the green side but the palate does not reflect this in any way. Reasonably good bottle of cab but the QPR is not great, this is a little to expensive for what is has to offer.
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Rating based on the wine itself, not based on this wine being a Cab. Might have a lower rating if this were being rated on its merits as a cab. Deep purple color. Jammy (in a good way) delicious red fruit nose. Plumb, raspberry, and a bit of freshness (hard to pinpoint). In the mouth, plum sauce and cranberry with a long finish with notes of tobacco at the back end. Smooth tanins. Just a superb wine.
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From magnum purchased at the winery. It was polished and a fruitier style. I tend to prefer a bit more tannin and herbaceousness. Solid crowd pleaser, and in no way the overripe, overdone Ubiquitous Napa style that is made to garner points and $, but are difficult to drink.
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Pretty awesome to try as you just don't see these every day. You know that feeling you have when you think a wine is going to be in one style and instead it is the polar opposite? That's what I experienced with this one. If Hi-C made an alcoholic blackberry juice box, this would be one of its prototypes. And I mean that as well as I possibly can, because this wine was solid like all the other Turley wines I have had in the past. Finishes well. At first the tannin seemed pretty stiff and the finish was a little bit abrupt. After an hour or so, there was more blackberry pie, hint of mocha, some black pepper to the finish. Nice wine. Wondering how the other cabs I see in their profile drink versus this.
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Stunning wine. Absolutely wonderful balance of fuit, tannins, acidity. Drinking VERY well right now. A little air helps, but really nice right out of the bottle.
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Superb inky, dark berries after open for at least 3 hours. Very good with with pan seared ribeye but a total knockout with dark chocolate salted caramels. Will likely have an even more favorable taste in 2-4 years.
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Slightly amberish rim; dark opaque color, opens with air after a few hours. nose of dark cherries & blueberries with whiffs of cedar. Perfect with mild to sharp cheddar and mousse Pate. Lovely now and will continue to mature with time in the bottle.
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(Tasted at the winery.) This wine can be summed up in one word: Wow! That is, if you’re in the mood for a highly extracted offering. Best Cabernet to date from this winery more renowned for its Zins and Petite Syrahs. Doubly pleased that Larry Turley revisited his “Never Cabernet, never” promise of years ago. Right out of the bottle (magnum) this had a shy bouquet and palate that unfolded in the glass in the first 15 minutes. After that, more Wow! Firm yet integrating tannins that build on the palate throughout a long, lusty finish. Still very primary with a basketful of black, blue and dark red fruits. What a thrill. If still rating wines, this would earn a 99+ in my notes. It’s that good. Drink now with a one-hour decant to enjoy the fruit. Drink 2025-2030 to see if it develops secondary notes. What a thrill. Two magnums purchased.
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I have had nearly a dozen of these now and I think this was the best of the bunch. Purchased directly from the winery, these wines are singing right now. Funky start but after an hour the fruit was present and accounted for. Blueberry nose, some cassis on the pallete, and definitely a finish with great balance between tannin and fruit.
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inky dark color lighter brown around the edges nose reminded me of the smell in a vat room at a winery, fresh squeezed grapes after an hour more of a mineral smell complex taste leather, minerals drinking nicely after a half hour I would drink over next 5-10 years
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Decanted for 30 minutes. Full nose of cocoa, clove and leather traces. Rich palate of deep red fruits and currant. The estate property is in St Helena AVA where most of this varietal is sourced. Compared to other vintages of St Helena this Cabernet lacks the rich tannins and noteworthy terroir of other AVA offerings. 15% ABV is a bit high suggesting youth of the 30 year vines relative to the area.
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(Tasted at the Turley Pickup Party) Thumbs up high on this one. Serve this at cellar temp. Was pretty enthusiastic about this offering when it first came out. And this has settled in a beautiful place, having become much more integrated with time. Raspberry and cherry liqueur with some cranberry and cassis to provide backbone. Touch of oak throughout. Aged cedar and creosote in the finish. Bravo! (������= Outstanding)
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Dark, inky purple. Dark fruit primary on the nose, with a bit of hazelnut and vanilla. Very smooth in the mouth, coats the palate. The fruit, dark cherries, plums and cassis, dominates, but there is structure, soft, almost playful tannins. Long finish. I think this could be a reasonably serious wine, but served at Jon’s rehearsal dinner, it was quite the crowd pleaser, hence the three bottles.
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Unlike prior bottles of the same wine (of the same provenance), we found this one to be a bit of a disappointment. Nothing wrong with the bottle, just a relatively uninspired experience.
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Very good cab for the money great look and mouthfeel with dark fruits, cassis and tobacco in the bouquet and finish. Fine, integrated tannins. Very Food friendly and I let it sit overnight and even better the next day. I am going to lie done the rest for a few years and wait for them.
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This wine has continued to develop nicely. Decidedly a cab, it still had a few hints that reminded me of Turley Zins. Plenty of fruits with a solid backbone, but not overly tannic. While not past its peak, I would drink this sooner than later.
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As is usually the case with me, I PnP for me initially just to see where this wine is at and it comes highly recommended. I tried ‘The Label’ which I did not like, so why not give the regular Napa Valley Cab a shot. I have noticed, the 2014 vintage has taken a considerable leap in price, so this vintage could be a value. It’s a dark purple wine and that’s appealing with a compelling nose. On the palate, tart berries, plum, tobacco, leather and some minerality. I find this Cab to be firm, acidic and tannic. This vintage is still young but I believe it will age nicely. Not bad for the money $45. I think this is a better Cab to enjoy with food . I also believe this could be a wine that I wish I would have brought more in a couple of years from now. It’s a good wine, but there are better values out there that suit my palate
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Pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon while also showcasing Turley's house style. Restrained use of oak, substantive mouthfeel, medium plus acid and body, light tannins, great balance, lingering finish. Fine wine indeed!
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First bottle of Turley cab and it was a nice Cali wine experience. Drinking well already - better with good decant. Dark wine that is reasonably well balanced already. Some cassis, tobacco and cedar on the palate and nose.
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Still deep crimson and packed with dark bramble fruits, anise, gravelly earth and cedary oak, this medium-to-full-bodied, fresh wine retains structure yet approachability. With ample fine-grained tannins lurking in the background and beautifully integrated alcohol (listed as 15%), it stays dense on the mid-palate and lingers nicely on the back end. It should be enjoyable for many more years. Drink now-2025.
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(Tasted at the Turley Pickup Party) The best Cab. Turley has produced. Tegan indicated that it might be because they're finally getting that vineyard into shape. The 2013 vintage probably helped, as well. Offers up restrained and refined dark fruits with some cassis and dust in the bouquet and finish. Fine, integrated tannins. Food friendly and one you'll want to allow to unfold over the course of an evening. More please! (������= Outstanding)
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Very good young Napa Cabernet with an overripe style in an excellent vintage. I was tempted to call a Caymus, but it is a bit more serious in style. Good length, good acidity and not heavy at all.
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15% abv. Dark ruby with appealing claret aromas. On the palate, plums, cassis, a touch of graphite minerality. Rich, deep and long with a gentle but firm tannic backbone. Should show significant improvement over the next 6-8 years.
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Drank alongside the 2012. The 2012 is noticeably better at this point, but I'll be surprised if another year on its side doesn't continue its evolution...
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Very drinkable for being so young. Black cherry, plum, anise, oak spice, medium tannins. Concentrated flavors. The kind of cab you'd expect from Turley. Decant needed. Nice QPR. Very enjoyable with air.
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2+ hour decant. First impression was "hey, a zin maker has a cab too". Fairly straight forward. Dark fruit and fine but dry tannins dominate. Pairs well with a grilled steak. It's still young and needs a little time in cellar to mellow and integrate but otherwise pretty good. Agree with previous notes by TOMOFCT and ECB1456.
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Long time Turley collectors but first time with their Cab for us. Enjoyed the wine, and found a good mix of backbone and fruit with a moderate bite from tannins. Reasonably well balanced; definitely not a fruit bomb.
By no means a highly refined wine, and perhaps a bit pricey for the quality, but a very pleasant wine. We are drinking this young and expect it to age well for a few years.
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This deep crimson wine combines density and richness with restraint. Dark bramble fruits, anise, gravelly earth and cedary oak reside in a medium-to-full-bodied, freshly acidic frame. The fine-grained tannins lurk in the background, as does the wine's 15% alcohol. Solid on the mid-palate and lengthy on the finish, this estate bottling sets the stage for Turley as a Cabernet producer to be recognized. Drink now-2025.
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PnP for initial assessment. Fruity nose with hints of vanilla. Comes out as a hot jammy mess with little complexity. Almost Zin-like with limited green pepper on the backend and subtle almost non-existent tannins that somehow leave your mouth pining for water. After 1 hr decant, nose opens to a light pepper/dark cherry with some leather notes. Some jamminess remains but more dark fruits open up and a minty spiciness follows. Tannins are incredibly dry and a glass of water with this bad boy is necessary. Good dry spicy finish. This needs some time to sit down but with some air it is very good now paired with some heavier red meat or darker sauces. Let's see how this one ages.
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4/15/2024 - ocfriday wrote: 84 Points
Fruit was muted, cork fine, oped a bit but not like a normal Turley Cab. Just a bit off.
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3/24/2024 - ocfriday Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light fruit, deep coloring - drinking exceptionally well with a nice finish.
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2/23/2024 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was an outstanding bottle of wine. Great Napa cab from a very good vintage. Dark, opaque purple, vanilla and some berry on the nose, great classic Napa cab flavors with a soft tannin finish. I have one bottle left which I will save for a special occasion!
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1/17/2024 - DnL Cellars Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pnp review - still cold from the cellar but much more impressive than in previous years. Nice cherry cola, smooth, balanced acidity. Will update as the night progresses. Very satisfied so far
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9/17/2023 - jww Likes this wine: 91 Points
Last tasted in 2017
Showing very well now
Nice nose
Soft and fruity with firm backbone
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9/5/2023 - ocfriday Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light fruit, deep coloring - drinking exceptionally well with a nice finish.
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5/27/2023 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 91 Points
Hi quality Napa Cab, but like most Turley wines, not exactly a bargain. Classic Napa cab flavors, still young.
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11/21/2022 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 Points
From a well-cellared bottle that was decanted off of its sediment, this opaque ruby wine was serially tasted over a three-hour period. Loaded with dark bramble fruits, fig, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and Asian spices, it is a full-bodied, freshly acidic offering with with seamless alcohol (15%), proportionate oak and polished tannins. Layered on the mid-palate and lengthy on the back end, this has gotten even better than when last tasted 12/31/2020 and will have greater longevity than previously projected. If you choose to pop the cork at this stage, give it an hour or more in decanter. Drink now-2033.
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1/21/2022 - clutj wrote:
Maybe I waited too long; wasn’t impressed by the fruit in this, all very muted and uninteresting…
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12/24/2021 - sma Likes this wine: 90 Points
Best after breathing for 30 plus minutes. Fruity nose with a hint of earth, red fruit typical of cabernet, medium body, medium tannin that feels soft in the mouth, medium long finish, but still youthful. More enjoyable after second day when fruit came forward and it seemed more balanced and open.
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9/3/2021 - markcic Likes this wine: 91 Points
After finding this case in the back of the office basement we pnp'd a bottle at lunch. The nose was all fruit. The palate dark berries, plums, fig, and a touch of chocolate. The finish was moderate to long.
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7/2/2021 - Bill B. wrote:
Gave bottle to Brandan.
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12/31/2020 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
From an ideally cellared bottle, Turley's 2013 Estate Cab was decanted off of its substantial sediment and serially tasted over the ensuing four hours. Laden with blackberries, fig, Asian spices and gravelly earth, it is a medium-to-full-bodied, freshly acidic wine with ample fine-grained tannins, well-woven oak and nicely integrated alcohol (despite being listed as 15%). Plump on the mid-palate and finishing medium-to-long, this is a delicious, well-balanced Cab that has plenty of fruit and structure to provide pleasure for another 5-6 years. Drink now-2026.
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11/13/2020 - eszencia Likes this wine:
A little bright & fruity for a cabernet, but nothing off-putting.
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8/14/2020 - Winiac wrote: 90 Points
A lot of sediment on the side of the bottle. Concatenated and balanced, acid minus. The flavors do not have the charm and delicious factor to catapult the wine to exceptional range.
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8/11/2020 - Matt T wrote:
Lush and very Turley-like. Best on night one with some dark chocolate, plum, and oak notes.
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7/30/2020 - JKIndy wrote: 93 Points
Aging well; full and round with a long finish. Dark berries on the nose and a bit of cranberry.
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7/20/2020 - WineJ2019 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just a fun wine to drink. A Zinfandel undercover as a Cabernet. Smooth and ripe. Drink and enjoy
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6/22/2020 - pdbender Likes this wine:
Lovely wine, light bodied, full of charm and character. This is a delicate cabernet not one that is going to "explode" in your face or mouth. I'm actually warming up to this offering as it is quite an exciting wine by the Turley estate. It really grows on you as it continues to emanate exotic flavors, aromas and spices.
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6/20/2020 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 90 Points
No formal note, the nose is a little on the green side but the palate does not reflect this in any way. Reasonably good bottle of cab but the QPR is not great, this is a little to expensive for what is has to offer.
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5/1/2020 - Mot and Rob Likes this wine: 95 Points
Rating based on the wine itself, not based on this wine being a Cab. Might have a lower rating if this were being rated on its merits as a cab.
Deep purple color. Jammy (in a good way) delicious red fruit nose. Plumb, raspberry, and a bit of freshness (hard to pinpoint).
In the mouth, plum sauce and cranberry with a long finish with notes of tobacco at the back end. Smooth tanins. Just a superb wine.
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4/9/2020 - ddmhunter Likes this wine: 92 Points
Has improved since my last bottle
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11/25/2019 - Richard P Howden wrote: 88 Points
Fresh and charming, but a tad sweet and short. Crowd pleaser cab.
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11/7/2019 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 89 Points
From magnum purchased at the winery. It was polished and a fruitier style. I tend to prefer a bit more tannin and herbaceousness. Solid crowd pleaser, and in no way the overripe, overdone Ubiquitous Napa style that is made to garner points and $, but are difficult to drink.
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9/2/2019 - mischwine wrote: 92 Points
wonderfully balanced Cab -- I think Turley is going to build on this varietal and over time be exceptional!
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8/26/2019 - Richard P Howden Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid. Earthy cassis nose. Lots of blackberry, but pretty sweet. Nice medium+ tart finish.
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7/13/2019 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points
Pretty awesome to try as you just don't see these every day. You know that feeling you have when you think a wine is going to be in one style and instead it is the polar opposite? That's what I experienced with this one. If Hi-C made an alcoholic blackberry juice box, this would be one of its prototypes. And I mean that as well as I possibly can, because this wine was solid like all the other Turley wines I have had in the past. Finishes well. At first the tannin seemed pretty stiff and the finish was a little bit abrupt. After an hour or so, there was more blackberry pie, hint of mocha, some black pepper to the finish. Nice wine. Wondering how the other cabs I see in their profile drink versus this.
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5/26/2019 - Salute Likes this wine: 93 Points
Stunning wine. Absolutely wonderful balance of fuit, tannins, acidity. Drinking VERY well right now. A little air helps, but really nice right out of the bottle.
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5/13/2019 - ocfriday Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinking nicely, great fruit and aging well.
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4/9/2019 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Sweet.
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3/4/2019 - Lawino7 wrote: 93 Points
Superb inky, dark berries after open for at least 3 hours. Very good with with pan seared ribeye but a total knockout with dark chocolate salted caramels. Will likely have an even more favorable taste in 2-4 years.
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2/24/2019 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is drinking perfectly. Excellent wine.
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1/3/2019 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A bit over extracted. Sweet. Drinking really well right now.
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12/19/2018 - Lawino7 wrote: 93 Points
Slightly amberish rim; dark opaque color, opens with air after a few hours. nose of dark cherries & blueberries with whiffs of cedar. Perfect with mild to sharp cheddar and mousse Pate. Lovely now and will continue to mature with time in the bottle.
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11/19/2018 - Matt T wrote: 89 Points
Big, dense and Turley-like. A bit overextracted. Lacking some elegance and finesse, but in line with the pricing.
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11/18/2018 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
(Tasted at the winery.) This wine can be summed up in one word: Wow! That is, if you’re in the mood for a highly extracted offering. Best Cabernet to date from this winery more renowned for its Zins and Petite Syrahs. Doubly pleased that Larry Turley revisited his “Never Cabernet, never” promise of years ago. Right out of the bottle (magnum) this had a shy bouquet and palate that unfolded in the glass in the first 15 minutes. After that, more Wow! Firm yet integrating tannins that build on the palate throughout a long, lusty finish. Still very primary with a basketful of black, blue and dark red fruits. What a thrill. If still rating wines, this would earn a 99+ in my notes. It’s that good. Drink now with a one-hour decant to enjoy the fruit. Drink 2025-2030 to see if it develops secondary notes. What a thrill. Two magnums purchased.
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9/26/2018 - WineCPA wrote: 93 Points
Still too young. Firm tannins and full bodied. Didn't change much on day two. Ripe upfront black cherry and blackberry. Next after 2020.
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5/26/2018 - mischwine wrote: 89 Points
enjoyable -- no more, no less.....
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4/19/2018 - Kmarzec wrote: 92 Points
Delicious!
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3/8/2018 - JKIndy wrote: 92 Points
Notes of cherry and cranberry. Long finish and opened up nicely over time. Missing a little roundness but expect that will come with time.
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2/3/2018 - Ttrichey Likes this wine: 92 Points
Definitely recommend a long decant. The change in the wine after the first hour over the next 3 hours was remarkable.
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1/25/2018 - tomoem Likes this wine: 92 Points
I have had nearly a dozen of these now and I think this was the best of the bunch. Purchased directly from the winery, these wines are singing right now. Funky start but after an hour the fruit was present and accounted for. Blueberry nose, some cassis on the pallete, and definitely a finish with great balance between tannin and fruit.
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12/31/2017 - Presidio Wine Bunker Likes this wine: 90 Points
90-91
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12/25/2017 - RobbieC wrote:
Still too young. Just started to come around after 4 hours in decanter. Wait.
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12/3/2017 - jww Likes this wine: 89 Points
inky dark color lighter brown around the edges
nose reminded me of the smell in a vat room at a winery, fresh squeezed grapes after an hour more of a mineral smell
complex taste leather, minerals
drinking nicely after a half hour
I would drink over next 5-10 years
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12/2/2017 - RTJ66 wrote:
Data error though I think I drank it
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11/29/2017 - turbochad wrote: 89 Points
Just does not live up to the reputation.
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11/20/2017 - billwine5 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes. Full nose of cocoa, clove and leather traces. Rich palate of deep red fruits and currant. The estate property is in St Helena AVA where most of this varietal is sourced. Compared to other vintages of St Helena this Cabernet lacks the rich tannins and noteworthy terroir of other AVA offerings. 15% ABV is a bit high suggesting youth of the 30 year vines relative to the area.
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11/11/2017 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
(Tasted at the Turley Pickup Party) Thumbs up high on this one. Serve this at cellar temp. Was pretty enthusiastic about this offering when it first came out. And this has settled in a beautiful place, having become much more integrated with time. Raspberry and cherry liqueur with some cranberry and cassis to provide backbone. Touch of oak throughout. Aged cedar and creosote in the finish. Bravo! (������= Outstanding)
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10/6/2017 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark, inky purple. Dark fruit primary on the nose, with a bit of hazelnut and vanilla. Very smooth in the mouth, coats the palate. The fruit, dark cherries, plums and cassis, dominates, but there is structure, soft, almost playful tannins. Long finish. I think this could be a reasonably serious wine, but served at Jon’s rehearsal dinner, it was quite the crowd pleaser, hence the three bottles.
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9/10/2017 - Lawino7 wrote: 93 Points
Amazing!
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9/6/2017 - Gestalted wrote: 87 Points
The richness is there but there's a stemminess or bitterness in the finish that is distracting.
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7/2/2017 - mischwine wrote: 90 Points
still too early to drink but showing sign of being a very nice Cab.....
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6/17/2017 - iamandyc wrote: 89 Points
Fuller and more balanced on days 2&3. Nothing special but a fine mid-week cab.
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5/20/2017 - TomOfCT wrote: 87 Points
Unlike prior bottles of the same wine (of the same provenance), we found this one to be a bit of a disappointment. Nothing wrong with the bottle, just a relatively uninspired experience.
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4/28/2017 - cstir wrote: 91 Points
What a pleasant surprise; this wine had wonderful fullness and good depth of flavor; well-balanced dark red fruit with lasting finish.
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4/10/2017 - ocfriday Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drinking nicely, can use for cellar time - pairs very well with food. Great fruit.
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3/26/2017 - Dangelmaier wrote: 92 Points
Very good cab for the money great look and mouthfeel with dark fruits, cassis and tobacco in the bouquet and finish. Fine, integrated tannins. Very Food friendly and I let it sit overnight and even better the next day. I am going to lie done the rest for a few years and wait for them.
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2/23/2017 - TomOfCT Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine has continued to develop nicely. Decidedly a cab, it still had a few hints that reminded me of Turley Zins. Plenty of fruits with a solid backbone, but not overly tannic. While not past its peak, I would drink this sooner than later.
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2/5/2017 - Yack Man wrote: 90 Points
As is usually the case with me, I PnP for me initially just to see where this wine is at and it comes highly recommended. I tried ‘The Label’ which I did not like, so why not give the regular Napa Valley Cab a shot. I have noticed, the 2014 vintage has taken a considerable leap in price, so this vintage could be a value. It’s a dark purple wine and that’s appealing with a compelling nose. On the palate, tart berries, plum, tobacco, leather and some minerality. I find this Cab to be firm, acidic and tannic. This vintage is still young but I believe it will age nicely. Not bad for the money $45. I think this is a better Cab to enjoy with food . I also believe this could be a wine that I wish I would have brought more in a couple of years from now. It’s a good wine, but there are better values out there that suit my palate
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1/23/2017 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon while also showcasing Turley's house style. Restrained use of oak, substantive mouthfeel, medium plus acid and body, light tannins, great balance, lingering finish. Fine wine indeed!
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1/5/2017 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I like this more than the 2012.
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12/31/2016 - Ttrichey Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great nose, smooth tannins. Enjoyed with ribeye
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12/17/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
This was very full and rich, and started out as a 93 or 94.
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12/16/2016 - Winowhyno Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great nose after 30 minutes decant with fruit forward...well balanced...drinks like an $80 bottle of Cliff Lede Stags Leap 2012
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12/14/2016 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 91 Points
First bottle of Turley cab and it was a nice Cali wine experience. Drinking well already - better with good decant. Dark wine that is reasonably well balanced already. Some cassis, tobacco and cedar on the palate and nose.
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12/7/2016 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still deep crimson and packed with dark bramble fruits, anise, gravelly earth and cedary oak, this medium-to-full-bodied, fresh wine retains structure yet approachability. With ample fine-grained tannins lurking in the background and beautifully integrated alcohol (listed as 15%), it stays dense on the mid-palate and lingers nicely on the back end. It should be enjoyable for many more years. Drink now-2025.
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10/30/2016 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
(Tasted at the Turley Pickup Party) The best Cab. Turley has produced. Tegan indicated that it might be because they're finally getting that vineyard into shape. The 2013 vintage probably helped, as well. Offers up restrained and refined dark fruits with some cassis and dust in the bouquet and finish. Fine, integrated tannins. Food friendly and one you'll want to allow to unfold over the course of an evening. More please! (������= Outstanding)
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8/30/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Earth, mushroom, and raspberry, in that order.
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8/25/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Some slight body odor or manure on the nose. Dry. Chewy tannins. Cola. Blackberry. Black cherry. White pepper. Humidor.
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7/6/2016 - cwiebe Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very Turley in character. Extracted and full flavored. Very fine tannins, velvety mouthfeel. A few years in bottle might provide some improvement.
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5/21/2016 - Francois Le Mouel Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good young Napa Cabernet with an overripe style in an excellent vintage. I was tempted to call a Caymus, but it is a bit more serious in style. Good length, good acidity and not heavy at all.
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5/16/2016 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 91 Points
soft and luscious fruit after opening and forgetting it was in the frig for 3 days.
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5/10/2016 - cubswinws wrote: 88 Points
Light in style with fruit forward approach. Nice but I was hoping for a bit more.
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4/9/2016 - cstir Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruit forward cabernet; easy to drink; smooth on opening; rich dark red fruit; moderate finish.
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4/9/2016 - Matt T wrote: 86 Points
This punches below its weight. Does not have the elegance of the Turley zins or petites.
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3/19/2016 - JKIndy wrote: 90 Points
Needs some aging. Great nose but a bit hot. I think it will mellow with age. Long finish.
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3/8/2016 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 91 Points
15% abv. Dark ruby with appealing claret aromas. On the palate, plums, cassis, a touch of graphite minerality. Rich, deep and long with a gentle but firm tannic backbone. Should show significant improvement over the next 6-8 years.
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2/27/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tannic. Numbing. Wait. Hold. Better after breathing.
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2/13/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Strawberry and blackberry.
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1/25/2016 - White Mountain Winos Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank alongside the 2012. The 2012 is noticeably better at this point, but I'll be surprised if another year on its side doesn't continue its evolution...
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1/17/2016 - Mootsie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice QPR. Decant recommended.
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12/27/2015 - Mootsie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very drinkable for being so young. Black cherry, plum, anise, oak spice, medium tannins. Concentrated flavors. The kind of cab you'd expect from Turley. Decant needed. Nice QPR. Very enjoyable with air.
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12/20/2015 - RobbieC Likes this wine:
2+ hour decant. First impression was "hey, a zin maker has a cab too". Fairly straight forward. Dark fruit and fine but dry tannins dominate. Pairs well with a grilled steak. It's still young and needs a little time in cellar to mellow and integrate but otherwise pretty good. Agree with previous notes by TOMOFCT and ECB1456.
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12/17/2015 - chester100 wrote: 89 Points
A drinkable cab. Fruit forward not complex lacks good oak aging therefore little character.
May improve over the next year or so.
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12/14/2015 - TomOfCT Likes this wine: 90 Points
Long time Turley collectors but first time with their Cab for us. Enjoyed the wine, and found a good mix of backbone and fruit with a moderate bite from tannins. Reasonably well balanced; definitely not a fruit bomb.
By no means a highly refined wine, and perhaps a bit pricey for the quality, but a very pleasant wine. We are drinking this young and expect it to age well for a few years.
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12/14/2015 - Matt T wrote: 87 Points
A bit flabby and relatively unstructured. Very pedestrian at this price point.
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12/10/2015 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 90 Points
This deep crimson wine combines density and richness with restraint. Dark bramble fruits, anise, gravelly earth and cedary oak reside in a medium-to-full-bodied, freshly acidic frame. The fine-grained tannins lurk in the background, as does the wine's 15% alcohol. Solid on the mid-palate and lengthy on the finish, this estate bottling sets the stage for Turley as a Cabernet producer to be recognized. Drink now-2025.
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12/10/2015 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP for initial assessment. Fruity nose with hints of vanilla. Comes out as a hot jammy mess with little complexity. Almost Zin-like with limited green pepper on the backend and subtle almost non-existent tannins that somehow leave your mouth pining for water. After 1 hr decant, nose opens to a light pepper/dark cherry with some leather notes. Some jamminess remains but more dark fruits open up and a minty spiciness follows. Tannins are incredibly dry and a glass of water with this bad boy is necessary. Good dry spicy finish. This needs some time to sit down but with some air it is very good now paired with some heavier red meat or darker sauces. Let's see how this one ages.
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