2017

Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

Tasted 7 December 2019 California · Napa Valley

This is certainly up there with the top 2017s to come out of Napa by far. Immediately it shows itself as a "complete" wine, with all the necessary moving parts hitting the right chords at the right time. Purple…

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Producer: Christopher Tynan Wines
Wine: All vintages
Region: California · Napa Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2017 Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

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30 April 2021 My second time trying this wine (since 12/07/2019), the 2017 MG carries interesting plum and muddled blackberry flavors complimented by red/purple…

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2015

Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

California · Napa Valley

As before, brooding and almost rustic at first pass, but probably the most interesting Cabernet at the table, this MG impresses with some pyrazine and soil driven elements that help to lift the dark…

Reviewed 28 September 2025

2015

Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

California · Napa Valley

Dark, chewy, and brooding, this carries a thicker and richer texture than other MGs. Deep and ripe black cherry, cassis, black currant, wet bark, purple plum skin, and soil. Finishes slightly warm,…

Reviewed 7 April 2025

2014

Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

California · Napa Valley

Ready to go as soon as the cork is popped. A very ripe showing, gushing with black and red raspberry, cassis, dark purple plum, chocolate, and some charcuterie. A richer and heavier version of MG,…

Reviewed 18 January 2025

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