Textbook Vineyards

"Mise en Place" Jonathan & Susan Pey Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2105 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Brian S

Candied red apple, red fruit, white chocolate, vanilla, coffee grounds.

Candied red apple, red fruit, white chocolate, vanilla, coffee grounds.

Dec 2nd, 2023
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

Cab based blend. From Eastside Napa in the vaca foothills. Much drier than the Mayacamas to the west.
Amazing acidity here. this wine feels a little auyere, as if it will really improve with a bit of time in bottle. This feels Bordeaux inspired and should be great at the table, though I think I prefer the Oakville Merlot to the Cab.

Cab based blend. From Eastside Napa in the vaca foothills. Much drier than the Mayacamas to the west.
Amazing acidity here. this wine feels a little auyere, as if it will really improve with a bit of time in bottle. This feels Bordeaux inspired and should be great at the table, though I think I prefer the Oakville Merlot to the Cab.

Sep 22nd, 2022
Wallace Levy McKeel

Nice integrated tannin. Won’t hold forever but drinking great now. Cab (90%) from next door to Screaming Eagle, Merlot (10%) from ToKalon

Nice integrated tannin. Won’t hold forever but drinking great now. Cab (90%) from next door to Screaming Eagle, Merlot (10%) from ToKalon

1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2018
Andy Lee

2015 textbook red It was best wine to me for a while 2-3months

2015 textbook red It was best wine to me for a while 2-3months

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2017
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
John Manross

Simply awesome

Simply awesome

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Andrew Olsen

Delightful

Delightful

Mar 10th, 2024
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Everything in place. Chill it a little.

Everything in place. Chill it a little.

May 23rd, 2017