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Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo

9 vintages · 17 notes · Christopher Tynan Wines · California · Napa Valley

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2019 2 notes Barrel sample. Outstanding acid and beautifully defined fine-grained tannins fashion a gorgeously fresh and grippy MG. Blackberry seed and freshly… 2018 3 notes If you know Tynan's Meleagris Gallopavo, then you don't need too much of me running my mouth with all the praise I have for this 2018, especially… 2017 2 notes My second time trying this wine (since 12/07/2019), the 2017 MG carries interesting plum and muddled blackberry flavors complimented by red/purple… 2016 1 note This started out in a zone that seemed to be on track for greatness, but it shut down hard in under an hour. Like Aqua Net at a Stevie Nicks concert,… 2015 2 notes As before, brooding and almost rustic at first pass, but probably the most interesting Cabernet at the table, this MG impresses with some pyrazine… 2014 1 note 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… 2013 1 note Cocked, locked, and spitting black nails the size of broadswords right through the back of the mouth on initial entry. Decanted for a total of three+… 2012 4 notes I've written a ton on this wine, so I'll spare everyone even more of my usual drivel and just say that this MG continues to impress. Though it offers… 2011 1 note The nose hits you pretty quickly with ripe blackberry and poblano chili, letting you know almost immediately that this is definitely hailing from the…