Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2021

97 Points | CWA
“Textbook remains the gold standard for undiscovered boutique Napa Cabernets that taste like $200 but still sell for less than $100. This 2021 vintage of ‘Mise En Place’ displays the velvety rich and luxuriously smooth texture + delicious dark fruit that has become the hallmark of Textbook’s finest releases. Aromas of exotic spices lead into intense, dark fruit plus semi-sweet cocoa, espresso beans and graphite that are deftly melded together with plush tannins and hints of creamy oak on the finish. This beauty is guaranteed to impress, especially given the value when compared to far pricier Oakville Cabs. Enjoy tonight (decant 15 minutes) or anytime over the next 5 – 7 years, peaking 2027 – 2030 depending upon your palate.” - California Wine Advisors (10/2023)