Textbook Vineyards
"Mise en Place" Jonathan & Susan Pey Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
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
2012 vintage. Still very young.
2012 vintage. Still very young.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
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, 2017We 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
This is a very good wine and better than the Textbook Cabernet Napa wine, but I hate to say it, not worth the price difference.
This is a very good wine and better than the Textbook Cabernet Napa wine, but I hate to say it, not worth the price difference.
Nov 20th, 2015Great value and will only get better.
Great value and will only get better.
Oct 14th, 2015
Delightful. Will be awesome in a couple of years. Welcome home, Frances!
Delightful. Will be awesome in a couple of years. Welcome home, Frances!
Sep 30th, 2015