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Turtle Creek Winery

Turtle Rock

Plum Orchard Vineyard Grenache-Mourvedre Blend 2022

Jason Keefer
9.4

2022 was Grenache/mataro and the two grapes balance each other out so nicely! Lush fruits while still mellow, soft tannins and bright acidity. Just a hint of sweet tobacco on the back. All day. — 2 years ago

Natasha Bray
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Martin liked this

Turtle Rock

Willow's Cuveé Grenache Blend 2015

Ned Clark
9.5

Blend has come together beautifully — 4 years ago

Shay, Tom and 4 others liked this

Synchromesh

Tertre Rouge Turtle Rock Farms Cabernet Franc

Jamie Lauder
8.9

Nope, nope, nope….
This is Tetre Rouge. 2018
52%Merlot and 48 % Cab Franc
Single vineyard from Turtle Rock Farms with whole cluster ferment.
Aged 20 months in 34 % new oak.
Dark ripe fruit with black cherry.
Black berries, herbs, cassis and smooth tannins but with acidity and a fresh finish. — 5 years ago

Romain liked this

Westberg Cellars

Turtle Rock Maturin James Berry Vineyard Syrah Blend 2018

Dave Hillsberg
9.7

This stuff is so damn good — 6 years ago

jon Hillsberg
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William liked this
jon Hillsberg

jon Hillsberg

Sensational wine. Every bit a 9.9
9.9
jon Hillsberg

jon Hillsberg

Sensational wine. Every bit a 9.9
jon Hillsberg

jon Hillsberg

Sensational wine. Every bit a 9.9

Westberg Cellars

Turtle Rock Willow's Tickled Pink Rosé Blend 2018

Rob Brobst III
9.1

Served cold in this heat! — 6 years ago

P, Tom and 21 others liked this

Turtle Rock

Willow White Paso Robles Grenache Blanc Blend 2016

Jesse Pender
9.0

63% Grenache Blanc 28% Roussanne 5% Picpoul 4% Viognier. Quite heavy on the palate and appeared a little prematurely aged. Waxy honeycomb with Jasmine flowers. — 8 years ago

Stephen, Matt and 3 others liked this

First Turtle Brewing Company

Junmai Ginjo Sake

Raff
9.1

Fun! Super sweetheart (not cloying) ripe melon, ripe apricot, finishes on light Jolly ranchers. — 8 years ago

Turtle Rock

Westberg Red 4Hearts Vineyard Zinfandel Tempranilllo 2017

Alex Lallos
9.4

So warm and inviting. It’s big and high alcohol but somehow not excessive at all. Wonderful texture. Warm spicy aromas, dark plum, cherry and cola. Very nice ! — 3 years ago

Shay, Somm and 7 others liked this
Shay A

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Feel like I might have to turn here with Saxum price increases…
Alex Lallos

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@Shay A it’s so funny that people often think they’re two in the same but honestly the turtle rock wines are way more lifted and elegant compared for saxum which is so velvety and full throttled. I like the richness and excessiveness of saxum and sometimes I prefer the more nuanced and bright turtle rock
Shay A

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@Alex Lallos : I don’t disagree. I enjoy both. But, I’d be lying if I said I enjoyed Saxum just as much now at $135/bottle versus when they were $95/bottle last year.

Matassa

Cuvée Marguerite Côtes Catalanes Blanc Viognier Muscat 2011

Joe Weinberger
9.2

Super fun to drink this with some age on it. Went perfect with the turtle soup. Slight oxidation but the fruit is still alive and kickin. — 5 years ago

Turtle Rock

G2 Vineyard Red Blend 2018

Angila Hutchinson
9.8

Angila had this 5 years ago

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Ovid

Napa Valley Syrah 2012

Rob Sternthal
9.0

I was really interested to try this Ovid Syrah after a number of years, but it was a real disappointment. The nose and texture seemed to be there but it was fantastically muted. I feel like it needs a day out of the bottle so I’m going to try it again later today and see, but at first blush and after a couple hour decant, this wine did not come to the party - instead, it hid like a turtle in the shell. Since the takeover of the Vineyard, I’ve stopped taking most of my allocation. — 6 years ago

Daniel Taub
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David, Shay and 11 others liked this
David L

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Sad to hear. Stopped buying these wines a few years back myself. Have quite a few still in my cellar though. My have to crack open one. Cheers, Rob
Matt Duncan

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2012s are shut down across the board @Rob Sternthal. A funny vintage that needs a while yet to come around. 2002 was the same way and man those wines still have a long way to go! Would love to host you at Ovid when you are next able to visit.
Rob Sternthal

Rob Sternthal

@Matt Duncan maybe early November. Would love to do it. Still have my 2013 Syrahs.

Sanmato

No. Ten Junmai Ginjo Turtle Opening Repack Students Mountains

Ichiro Kawachi
9.4

This is no. 18 nakadori. Super sanmi / lively acidity — 8 years ago

norikazu and Soshi liked this

Mad Fish

Gold Turtle Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Sardine House
8.9

Beautiful pale-clear straw robe. Nose of peach, passion fruit, melon and pine. Lightly savoury taste with a medium body and light, elegant tannins. Medium, fruity finish. Lovely. — 8 years ago

Westberg Cellars

Turtle Rock Maturin James Berry Vineyard Syrah Mourvedre

Ned Clark
10

This is a perfect wine. — 3 years ago

Shay and Tom liked this

Turtle Rock

Willows Tickles Pink Rosé Grenache 2021

Ted
8.9

Big tasty rose. — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Josh and 8 others liked this

Pierre Gaillard

Condrieu Viognier 2020

romo
9.1

Shy and Uncertain, like a pet turtle. — 4 years ago

Peter, Daniel and 8 others liked this

Turtle Run

Blue my Mind Ohio River Valley Red Blend

Chris Maddox
9.7

Sweet but not sugary. Rosy peach in color. Favorite Indiana winery. — 5 years ago

Turtle Rock

Claude's Cuvée Syrah Blend 2017

Dave Hillsberg
9.6

Delicious juice — 6 years ago

jon Hillsberg
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William liked this
jon Hillsberg

jon Hillsberg

Really opened up after an hour. Lots of fruit, even with high alcohol. Wonderful blend. I give it a 9.3

Brooks Winery

Amycas Willamette Valley White Blend 2018

Jenks
9.0

26 Pinot blanc, 25 Riesling, 24 muscat, 14 Pinot Gris, 11 gwertz, 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves. Very cider like. Touch of residual sugar works with the acidity. Thai food winner. — 7 years ago

Zach and Dylan liked this
Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

2 turtle heads

Deep Sea

The Sea Turtle Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Donna Adams
9.2

2017 Pale golden in color. Aged in stainless steel to start then finished in French oak. Light smooth. Aromas of lemon, lime, golden apple and pear. A modern Chardonnay. Santa Barbara county. My favorite of our Santa Barbara tasting day. — 8 years ago

Kelly
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