Textbook (Jonathan & Susan Pey)

Mise En Place Cabernet Sauvignon

9.231 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.1

Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.

Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2017
TheSkip

An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!

An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
Howard

2012 vintage. Still very young.

2012 vintage. Still very young.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

En pointe. Lovely flowers, minerals and red fruit.

En pointe. Lovely flowers, minerals and red fruit.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Paul J
9.1

Very approachable on night two, with very little variation from yesterday. Same food pairing, aka leftovers, and I would say an ever so slight improvement. Very impressed in general and especially at this price point!

Very approachable on night two, with very little variation from yesterday. Same food pairing, aka leftovers, and I would say an ever so slight improvement. Very impressed in general and especially at this price point!

Nov 24th, 2017
James K

Quality product. Muted nose. Excellent mouthfeel. Slight heat. Finish is cut short.

Quality product. Muted nose. Excellent mouthfeel. Slight heat. Finish is cut short.

Nov 23rd, 2017
Jeff Bushey

We agree that this 2012, while young is very drinkable. Only 12 barrels made and I wish I'd have picked up a case. We'll be back.

We agree that this 2012, while young is very drinkable. Only 12 barrels made and I wish I'd have picked up a case. We'll be back.

Jun 24th, 2017
Jim Trobaugh

Great value

Great value

Aug 6th, 2016
Craig Benner

Late night vino. Good juice. #troby60th

Late night vino. Good juice. #troby60th

Jan 30th, 2016
Brandy Chuang

Everyone loves this bottle! My friend brought it to our NYE party, and immediately it was all gone. Everyone has great comment about this wine and kept asking where we can get it!

Everyone loves this bottle! My friend brought it to our NYE party, and immediately it was all gone. Everyone has great comment about this wine and kept asking where we can get it!

Jan 1st, 2016