Tortoise Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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Wine Spectator – 87 points, BEST VALUE "Good intensity to the juicy dark plum, berry and appealing herbal flavors. A fine Cabernet from the south of France, with touches of richness on the finish."
Robert Parker's, The Wine Advocate – 87 points "Displays aromas of blackberries... it reveals a black fruit-laced core that is chunky, hugely flavorful, and studded with notes of licorice. This fine value would be at its best if served with a grilled steak."
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Wilfred
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Tortoise Creek was created by Mel and Janie master, a British couple who have lived most of their lives in the wine business in both France and California. “Tortoise Creek” comes from the translation of the name of the couple's home in Provence named "Le Riseau de Tortue" after the Tortoises who flourished in the creek alongside their vineyard.
The concept with Tortoise Creek is to work with small farmers in California who focus on sustainable farming. Tortoise Creek is handcrafted, small-batch wines selected and blended from growers who understand this philosophy. In 2008, Mel and Janie Master joined forces with the Sager family who own the national importing company, Winesellers, Ltd., and together they have extended the range to consists of top quality Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. They are all blended to create the best possible representation of the varietal and offer remarkable value.