We had their membership for years and enjoyed their wines a lot for the quality but we drink less now so we visit them time to time to buy a few bottles. It still feels like our home away from home every time we visit. Wish more people find this gem. read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

We had such an amazing experience at Turnbull Wine Cellars. Our sommelier, Alex Thomasser, was incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the wines, super friendly, and made the entire tasting feel really special. They even welcomed us with complimentary champagne in the beginning which was such a nice touch. Alex even helped us take group photos, which we really appreciated. We booked a private room for our group of seven and it was perfect. The room was cozy, beautifully set up, and it had its own personal bathroom and a private outdoor space. Since it's the holidays, there was a Christmas tree in the room that made everything feel extra festive and warm. Overall, we had an amazing time and would definitely come back. read more

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Pleasantly surprised! This was one of our favorite wineries during our trip! We were hosted by Lauren who advised us that she typically does not host however, she was warm, welcoming, informative and personable. First of all, this winery is beautiful. I love the comforting decor and the view outside was really wonderful to see the sunset. We were informed the owner has an art collection and all the artwork hanging, rotates throughout the year. As to the wines, if your a red wine, Cabernet wine lover, this winery has some of the best wines hands down! We were not given a bad tasting and we savored each and every sip. Lauren was kind to offer extra crackers and took our photo. Overall, if you're a red wine lover looking for a cozy low key atmosphere with a view, add this to your list! read more

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Turnbull is a must-visit! The wine is heavenly, and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Every time I go, I leave feeling super satisfied and content. I've been a member for over a year now, and I'm not leaving anytime soon. This place is a hidden gem that I highly recommend. Gabriel and Osvaldo are my absolute favorite servers. They're always in a great mood and ready to make sure we have an amazing time. MUCHAS GRACIAS Julia, the manager, is amazing. She always answers any questions I have. She makes me feel like a valued customer. Thanks, Turnbull, for giving me incredible memories with my family and friends every time I visit. Cheers ! read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

I worked with Turnbull for a company event. The event just so happened to be during a heatwave - Turnbull communicated to us ahead of time and suggested that we should move our event inside and placed us in a cool wine cellar. The wine was stellar and the event ran smoothly. We did a 18 person tasting with a cheese board for a affordable price. All of our guests raved about the location, venue and service! Our contact at the winery was Lauren, she was very communicative and accommodating. I would be happy to return here for another company in the future! read more

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Turnbull is the easiest five-star review I've ever written. No hesitation, no second-guessing. I've been a fan for years--quietly, consistently, the way you admire a great old leather jacket or a perfectly broken-in pair of boots. Understated elegance, a winery that doesn't need to shout. No billboards, no flashy ad campaigns. Just a simple gold bull on a stark black or white label, a quiet nod to those who know. They sit on the Rodeo Drive of Napa, surrounded by places desperate for attention, yet Turnbull refuses to play that game. The grounds? Immaculate but not pretentious. A couple of vintage trucks, the logo discreetly painted on the door. A barn-meets-gallery space, effortlessly cool, filled with rotating black-and-white photography collection that tells its own story. The wines--yes, they're expensive. For some, a stretch. For others, a bargain, considering the quality. Our tasting stretched nearly two hours. Slow. Detailed. Thoughtful. Extra pours to compare, to contrast, to explore. This wasn't a transaction; it was a conversation. A place where wine nerds like me aren't just accommodated but understood. More than any other winery I visit, Turnbull makes me feel like I belong. They're not just selling wine--they're welcoming you into something bigger. A connection, a philosophy, an experience. That, to me, is worth every cent. read more

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Love loved loved this place! Alex took excellent care of us! The wines were exquisite! Best place to just sit and relax! Felt like I was in my backyard! We loved it so much we became members! read more

This was our first ever seated tasting and I was so curious why area wineries recommend an hour or more for your tasting. It's because each one is like a little performance. Rob has a million stories from his days as a wine salesman and student and they are finely tuned. So even if you didn't drink any of the wine here, it would be worth it for his time alone Beyond the seated experience, this has been one of my favorite stops for the aesthetics. After a couple of bad experiences at area hotels which were very dated or under refurbishment because they are so dated, the modern gardens and clean lines here are a breath of fresh air. It feels like it would appeal to several generations of customers, which is not easy to do. If you have the pleasure of doing a tasting with Rob, be sure to get him talking about baseball! read more

As a local, Turnbull is one of my favorite tasting rooms to visit and bring guests, especially those who appreciate fine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate offers a relaxed atmosphere, and the team is both informative and casual. The wine is consistently top-notch. With properties in different AVAs, Turnbull showcases a variety of terroirs, perfect for those looking to deepen their wine knowledge. I also enjoy their ever-changing photo gallery, which adds an extra layer of interest to each visit. I highly recommend becoming a member, especially if you are a local. The membership offers exclusive benefits and makes every visit even more special. read more

Osvaldo made our experience. We were walk-ins and after many rejections in the Napa Valley we felt so taken care of, he was so accommodating, down to earth and cared so deeply about the wine and the experience. He is AMAZING! Do not skip this place on the wine trail. read more

Osvaldo gave us an amazing tasting experience! He was very personable & took the time to answer all of our questions. All of the wines we tried were fantastic & the property is just beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing! Turnbull is one of the best wineries in Napa. I would go all day any day. The wines are exceptional, the ambience, the service!!! everything is top notch. read more

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This is definitely a place we hope to return to. The wine was all so delightful as was our server. He was friendly and funny and allowed us to do a blind tasting which was super fun. The location and ambiance were everything you could want when sipping on some Napa vino. Highly recommend making a reservation! read more

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Great experience au turnbull. The wine is fantastic. The service was great! Thank you for being so accommodating.

I love Trumbull! It's my favorite winery at Napa. The service here is awesome! If you are a member ( which I am) , you get several perks including a private wine tasting for you and your friends at discounted price. My favorite wines, which I highly recommend are - Black label, Leopoldina, Josephine read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Always in stock!! My favorite Turnbull wines :) :) Black label and Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

Do not recommend at all. Very rude staff and not a good time at all. We were treated as if we had never experienced wine at all.

The girls and I decided to pay Turnbull a visit on our last day of one of our frequent trips to Napa Valley. We made an appointment for the four of us to taste. Erin was our host for the afternoon. She made our experience entertaining and fun with her side jokes, and wine knowledge. We even got to know a little bit about her and how she ended up in the Napa Valley. We were all seated around a wooden coffee table with plushy seating in spacious, lofty interiors and given a few different reds and a white to taste. The reds varied in taste (light to heavier) and were all good, but I went for their sauvignon blanc. I'd had it before on previous visits and enjoy the crisp, refreshing finish. Tasting fees are waived with purchases. So I decided to buy a bottle of the Josephine. If you walk around the grounds, like every other winery they are manicured nicely and there is even a sunny outdoor seating area to enjoy your wine. I wish we'd been seated in the serene outdoors, but it looked like that area was packed already. Everyone seemed to be getting in their last hurrah before another full lock down. Appointments are the way to go nowadays. Turnbull serves some good wines that are in the medium price range. So this is a regular stop amongst our rotating choice of novelty wineries and usually a perfect last stop for us. read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Yes, please Josephine. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

At a dinner party got a taste of Turnbull wine and loved it. Finally had Turnbull be one of the stops on our Napa trip. The inside is cute and has a cozy feeling. They have holiday decorations up making it smell great. The tasting consists of 4 different wine. Omar was knowledgeable and attentive during our tasting. The Sauvignon Blanc and Leopolinda were my favorite and came home with us. read more

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We walked in and were immediately greeted by Osvado and the staff in an awesome way. They were incredibly friendly and extremely considerate. It seems they care about the relationship building aspect of the wine-experience. 5 stars. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

Meh. Wine was great, especially the reds, but the service was poor. We visited on a Friday afternoon in mid April. I told our wine educator upon arrival that we had an hour before we needed to leave. He thanked me for the heads up and then proceeded to disappear after the first of four pours. I asked the bartender if we could speed it up. He offered no solution ('your educator is with another group') despite not being busy himself. We asked a second time to speed it up, and this time got attitude from another bartender. I think the problem is there was no managerial presence onsite. These were young kids who just didn't seem to care much. read more

Had a private tasting with Eric. Before that was a tour of the property and the efforts that go into the production of their fine wine. We were given tastings of library wines, their high end "Black Label" as well as their whites. The grounds are immaculate. The natural wood and inviting atmosphere make this tasting a must do. read more

With the unexpected fires nearby we sought refuge at Turnbull. Despite empty tables and full staff, they were completely inflexible - knowing their reservations were caught in the very same unexpected traffic we were. This was not only disappointing it was antithetical to the spirit of this community. read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

I was very disappointed by my visit to Turnbull. I kept hoping it would get better, but it just got worse as the experience went on. Arrived for our reservation at the exact time it started. We were told by the host that they would check to see if it was ready and to walk around the gallery while we wait. She never came back to tell us it wasn't and that it would be a few minutes. After about 5-10 minutes and employee came over to us in the gallery with wine glasses and said let's get started. We asked to wait until our table was ready since we were holding all of our stuff but were told we should get started and would be given a little extra to make up for it. After finishing the first tasting, we had to wait another 10 minutes until our table was ready. Now we're just over 20 minutes into our reservation time and just going out. When we got outside we finally were able to see the menu and realize we are on our second of 4 pours, almost halfway through and we just got outside. We are then rushed through the next two pours. The first one we were given about 5 minutes and were not all done when the next wine was brought, but it was still poured so we were forced to finish. When the 4th wine arrived, less than 3 minutes later, no one at the table had finished their pour and all had about half of the pour left. The wine pourer then proceeded to say "we encourage wine shots here" which absolutely appalled me, especially since the wine we were tasting was $125 a bottle. We were given one off menu pour and quickly asked what we wanted to purchase, when we pondered we were then asked if we wanted to revisit. The whole experience was very disappointing. To be made to wait when we had reservations, not communicated with, and then rushed through the whole tasting left a very bad taste in my mouth. It would be one thing if they were just running behind, but it was one thing after another. We felt very unwanted. It was unfortunate because the wines were fantastic, but because of the experience I would not come back to this winery. read more

Great experience and beautiful wine. Osvaldo was our wine educator and was so great. Highly recommend a tour with Osvaldo. Favorite wine is 2019 Leopoldina. read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

I went wine tasting in Napa for the very first time and had the most fabulous time with Grant. I went from not loving wine to being a wine snob in a matter of minutes. The experience was excellent, from the beautiful gardens to the delicious wine. I do wish you could tip your server at checkout. Thanks Turnbull for the best first wine tasting experience in Napa! read more

We stopped at Turnbull while visiting a few wineries in the area. There was a small mix up with who would be serving us, as lunch breaks were starting/ ending, which led to a short wait time. Once the incredibly nice staff noticed the mix up, we were promptly served, offered extra tastings, and comped. I was blown away by the swiftness in addressing the situation and making it more than right. On top of great service, the wines were also delicious, with a great variety of offerings in the tasting selections. Highly recommend a visit, if you are in the area! read more

VERY expensive tasting (as a prior club member), with small tastes, but a delightful environment. Alix did an exceptional job telling us about the wines, and they were lovely, but given other tastings we had over the week in wine country, this was by far the most expensive, and the wines did not warrant the price tag. That said, the atmosphere was nice and the pace was good. From our week in Napa, I believe Napa will need to contemplate what folks are willing to pay VS. what they need to make to promote their wines. After considering what a club membership would provide, this experience was a clear NO! Looking back, we should have had our own Turnbull tasting by purchasing their wines from a local shop. I think other wineries should consider this review as their wake up call and look at what should be provided for a tasting. read more

This is such a hidden jewel of Napa! After visiting several vineyards, we ended our trip with a tasting here. The wine was delicious, the staff was knowledgeable and welcoming and the grounds were relaxed and inviting. By far, this was our best experience and best wine!! Could not have asked for a better experience! read more

It's pretty easy to find great wines in Napa Valley. What's not so easy is to find a place that isn't pretentious and welcomes you as if your family. That's Turnbull and it's why it's the only wine club I've joined. Yes, the wines are pricey but if you love reds and want to be treated with warmth and kindness- Turnbull is your place. Don't take my word on this friends. Go explore for yourself. Enjoy! read more

Their wines are great, the grounds are really nice and the staff is very friendly. Why not a higher rank then? Because they aren't licensed for glass pours or bottles. All you can get is a tasting, which is a bummer because the wines are so good they beg for a glass, or three, to be consumed on the property. I hope one day they'll get licensed so people can stop in and enjoy a glass, or bottle, of their exceptional estate grown wines. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed.... read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Turnbull winery. Our wine Steward was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had our tasting outside on the patio and the wines were so good we bought several bottles. Definitely worth a stop! read more

At the urging of a "friend of a friend", we were told to check out Turnbull during our anniversary trip to Napa/Sonoma. Upon entering, it has a unique, beautiful charm that looks like it is straight out of a Pottery Barn (in the best way possible). We were pleasantly greeted by the staff and told to make ourselves at home. We opted for an outdoor seat, overlooking some of the property vineyards. My wife and I both got a tasting, and the staff was attentive to our wine levels in our glasses at all times, and very eager to share the story behind the wine and the area. Easily one of our favorite wineries, and the only one we visited twice... making a return stop on a Monday to close out our trip prior to heading to the airport. Thanks for a great experience and amazing wine, Turnbull! We'll be back soon. read more

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We have been coming to the valley for years. While a beautiful property and strong wines, perhaps one of the worst tasting experiences we have experienced in dozens of tastings we've been fortunate to schedule, A barely there attendant, rushed through the wines, and effectively abandoned for a good 20-30 mins. The quickest thing that came out was the iPad to pay for the tasting. Supremely disappointing... read more

This is a wonderful winery. We came here based on a referral from a trusted source. We were immediately greeted and the staff already knew who we were and they were expecting us. Our host for the day, Dana, was absolutely amazing (as was the owner of the winery). Dana spent a lot of time with us making sure we were taken care of and provided generous pours of each wine for our tasting. The wine here is in another league. You just have to try it to see. We ended up buying a couple bottles of their red wine and took it home with us (they provide a cardboard box that survived a plane ride home easily). I definitely recommend this winery to anyone visiting the Napa/Sonoma area. Thanks for your hospitality! read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

So many mixed feelings about this vineyard but we had a phenomenal experience here, one of the best stops of our entire trip. Perhaps it was because we came at the right time and had the entire back patio area to ourselves but regardless, I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to return the next time we have an opportunity to travel to Napa. Didn't plan this vineyard into our trip but we were at Silver Oak beforehand and the guy there told us we must check this place out and boy was he right. The vineyard is absolutely stunning, any one who is a fan of rustic, country feels, you oughta come here. Oh, right and if you like wine too I hear they have that here as well. Came in around 2ish or so on a Wednesday and the place was empty, we were pumped. It happened to be my birthday that day and so it was an unbelievable surprise to see we had the entire back patio to ourselves and my oh my a patio it was. Gorgeous vineyard views, lawn chairs, fire pit, huge long table with chairs, beautiful flowers everywhere, grounds we were able to walk around and take photos of the old school trucks parked on the grass. The tasting room itself was a rustic barn type looking place, absolutely beautiful. They had artwork hung all over the tasting room, it was chic and just lovely. Backtrack a few, the woman assisting us with our tasting, Dana, first asked if we wanted to sit in or out, when we chose outside she brought us to a table where there were delicious breadsticks and she also gave us a large pitcher of water and two glasses. Dana was informative, funny, laid back but professional, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience getting to know her and know the wines. We told her it was our first time visiting and she grabbed another person who worked there, cannot recall her name but she too was lovely. They both sat down at the table with us and we talked wine, restaurants, food, you name it. It was a seriously wonderful afternoon spending time at this vineyard talking to two women who worked there who couldn't have been friendlier and more helpful. It happened to be my birthday that day and coming to Turnbull really made the day special. The wines were fantastic and I cannot wait to come back here next time I'm in Napa. Also, the bathrooms are outside, like an outhouse, which I've come to realize is a wine country thing but they're super clean! read more

This Winery Does NOT Require An Appointment! SITREP To be honest, I miss the days 15-20 years ago when you could just hop over into Napa Valley and if you saw winery-architecture you took a fancy too as you were driving by on HWY 29 or the Silverado Trail, you could pop into that Winery's driveway, walk into their taste room and "have at it". However, too often these days, the whole industry of wine-tasting has gotten much more restrictive - requiring appointments, requiring (in some instances) pretty pricey tasting fees of $25, of $40, or even more, etc. - so it's a breath of fresh-air when you can show up to a winery without an appointment and just an enjoy a basic tasting for no more than $10. THE SETUP Located in Oakville in Napa Valley, Turnball Wine Cellars has quite a variety of delicious wines. Most of the wines are quite pricey, going towards $50 and $60 a bottle. But I found a few varietals that were more accessible to my pocketbook. My preference runs to whites, so I made sure to sample their: * Napa Valley 2012 Sauvignon Blanc ($20) - less tart & dry than Chardonnay and something that I prefer, with definite hints of fresh crisp melon. * Napa Valley 2010 Voignier ($30), with distinct floral (Honeysuckle) and fruity (Apricot) notes. I did like one red in my particular wine-tasting flight: * Napa Valley 2009 Petite Sirah ($40), was bursting berry flavors, like blueberries & huckleberries and absolutely delicious. If you are a wine club member, than you get an extra 20% discount on your purchases. COOL STUFF There is an old Ford jalopy stationed outside the winery building that is so cool to see and probably the most photographed item at this winery judging by the photo album for this winery. And the art & photography in this facility is absolutely beautiful and seems to change from year to year. The gallery of exhibited works is it's OWN reason to make sure to stop by and take in these beautiful works. THE LOWDOWN Since for many, wine-tasting is a learning experience, AND not necessarily everyone is brimming with lots of disposal income to burn, it's great to find the OCCASIONAL winery that lets you have a meaningul wine-tasting experience without greedily burning a hole in your wallet. Turnbull Wine Cellars is a fun, eclectic and enjoyble wine-tasting stop for the wine-novice. read more

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If you're a red lover, you'll love Turnbull Wine Cellars (TWC) period. Though I am not a white wine person, I would say their recent introduction of a couple the whites (2015 Josephine Sauvignon Blanc and 2015 Rose of Cabernet Blanc) might just steer me towards opening up for some great whites!! If you love to be a tourist and be guided with lines and lines of tour guides, go to Mondavi. TWC gives fantastic tours, don't get me wrong. However when I come here to wine taste, I feel a sense of tranquility like I am at home. Of course, I am a fur baby lover too so with Rosie and Marvin (2 beautiful and smart as hell pups!!), they've added more flavor to the whole experience!! Since I'm a favorite of Cabernet Sauvignons, TWC makes some of the best Cabernets, especially their Black Labels!! Though I love a great Cabernet, I also love Merlots too, which TWC makes an excellent 2013 Fortuna from a very selected berries with a touch of floral taste. TWC makes excellent cabs that's just pleasing to my palate! Most think TWC wines are a bit pricey, but I don't. When was the last time that you've found a good cheap wine? I love coming to TWC. Relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful garden behind the tasting room. A hidden gem, that may soon not be so hidden anymore. read more

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Do not waste your time and go to this Vineyard. Extremely rude staff / snobby. They are not accommodating or hospitable. We called yesterday an hour before they closed to make a reservation and the woman on the phone told us that we'd be rushed if we came in. After getting past that, we rescheduled for today and was our intention to taste and purchase a good amount of wine but there was only 2 of us requesting to taste in the group. They told us that "we're taking up too much real estate" and that more in the group needed to taste. Plenty other vineyards that would appreciate the business - definitely skip this one! Update: No excuse for being rude and giving bad service - covid-19 precautions are not an excuse as the manager Tobi cited in this response attached. We believe the staff ignorantly passed on our business when not all of us were participating in the tasting. This was not smart since we then left to go to Del Dotta and spent almost $4,000 (receipt pictured) Their loss was Del Dotta's gain! So glad we had the opportunity too discover Del Dotta. We highly recommend Del Dotta right up the road - much much better atmosphere and the staff is very hospitable! read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

Enjoyed this tasting room and their wines! Not entirely a tourist trap - where many tasting rooms nearby on the highway not inmate like Turnbull. Friendly staff serving yummy big red wines! Mostly Cabs! If this is your fancy - do spot in, you'll be glad you did. I personally loved the 2014 Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. But all the wines we tasted were quite enjoyable. A small family owned boutique winery with all estate grown fruit, aged in french oak. There is even a Tesla charging station of customers that visit. read more

Turnbull Wine Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Oakville, California

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Staffs are super rude and not friendly at all. We walked in and we left right away bc they way they talked to us. Seems like they didn't need the business Replying to Tobi, I'm sure you are aware that this is not the first review about how awful and rude your staffs are. I scrolled through and read all the reviews and a lot of people have had the same experience we had. Please re train your staff read more