Turnbull Wine Cellars
2021 Cabernet Franc
Oakville AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 138
Vintage: 2021
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate grown Cabernet Franc from our legendary Fortuna and Leopoldina vineyards
- The red alluvial, rocky soils that tilt to the western sun provide for incredible fruit lift and depth
- Fermented and elevated in 500-liter French oak puncheons, highlighting restraint and structure
- You had me at Cabernet Franc
Description
Your wine is 100% estate grown Cabernet Franc from our legendary Fortuna and Leopoldina vineyards. The red alluvial, rocky soils that tilt to the western sun provide for incredible fruit lift and depth. Your wine was fermented and elevated in 500-liter French oak puncheons, highlighting restraint and structure.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Peter Heitz
Winemaker, Turnbull Wine Cellars
Fourteen generation Vigneron hailing from Alsace and forth generation Napa Valley Winemaker, Peter Heitz grew up kicking the dirt clods of Carneros on one of the pioneering vineyards in the region, later honing his vineyard background farming in the Calistoga Appellation, on dirt first planted to vines by his great grandparents in 1904. Winemaker at Turnbull Wine Cellars in Oakville since the 2007 vintage.
Farm the best grapes - make the best wine.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wine should be reflective of the place and vintage, make sure you have the best of both.
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Winery Distribution
Turnbull Wine Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Quench)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- Arkansas (Moon)
- California (Springboard)
- Colorado (Vinmarket)
- Connecticut (Worldwide Wines)
- Florida (Winebow)
- Georgia (Winebow)
- Hawaii (RNDC HI)
- Idaho (JW Thornton)
- Illinois (Maverick)
- Indiana (World of Wine)
- Iowa (Okoboji)
- Kentucky (Southern WIne)
- Louisiana (Select Wines)
- Massachusetts (Ruby)
- Michigan (Flats)
- Minnesota (Maverick)
- Missouri (Pinnacle)
- Montana (Rocky Mt Wine)
- Nevada (Vin Savage)
- New Jersey (Fedway)
- New Mexico (Southern NM)
- New York (Winebow)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- South Dakota (Okoboji)
- Tennessee (Best Brands)
- Tennessee (Knoxville Bvg)
- Tennessee (West Tenn Crown)
- Texas (Maverick)
- Utah (Utah Dept Alcoh)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Vehrs)
- Wisconsin (Badger)
- Wyoming (Wyoming Liquir Div.)
International:
- Canada (DG Imports CAN)
- Japan (Wine in Style)
- Mexico (Vinos Vinedos/ Amazing)
- Puerto Rico (Mendez Co)
- United Kingdom (TMB Wine Trade)