22 Wine Reviews Found

  • Winery: Textbook
96+ Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2016

The 2016 Textbook ‘Mise En Place’ is remarkably serious-tasting, exceedingly satisfying and a must-have for collectors looking for an undiscovered value. A dramatic Cabernet, complex and layered, this shows deeply concentrated blackberry essence, black currant, dark chocolate and alluring baking spices that are intricately woven with a sweet, smoky oak influence. Tasted alongside a bevy... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2019

The 2019 vintage of Textbook ‘Mise En Place’ bottling displays the velvety rich and luxuriously smooth texture + delicious dark fruit that has become the hallmark of Napa’s acclaimed 2019 vintage. Launching forth with satisfying notes of plums, dark chocolate, espresso and exotic spices that are deftly melded together with plush tannins and hints of... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Textbook Page Turner Oakville 2019

The bouquet allures with head-turning aromas of black cherry, vanilla and graphite. Thanks to the dreamy balance of vibrant Cabernet and silky Merlot, the palate is velvety rich, providing a hedonistic purity of fruit and balance rarely present for less than $100. Layers of full-bodied red and black fruit are highlighted with blueberry, plums, and... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Textbook Page Turner Oakville 2021

Thanks to the dreamy balance of vibrant Cabernet and velvety smooth Merlot, this luxurious blend provides an impressive purity of fruit rarely achieved at this price point. Wow! Satisfying notes of blackberry, dates, baking spices and semi-sweet Godiva chocolate and creamy vanilla linger on the scintillating finish. This is a densely-packed wine that will continue... Read Full Review
97 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2022

Textbook remains the gold standard for undiscovered boutique Napa Cabernets that deliver the richness of a $200 wine yet remain surprisingly affordable at under $100. This new vintage of ‘Mise En Place’ boasts a smooth, cashmere-like texture layered with sumptuous dark fruit—the very hallmark of this vineyard’s finest releases. Aromas of exotic spices seamlessly transition... Read Full Review
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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2017

This silky smooth Cabernet blend dazzles with dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins melded together harmoniously for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. In fact, the 2017 Reserve bottling is the best Textbook we’ve sampled as it reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200 – $300 per bottle. The bouquet... Read Full Review
97+ Points

The Knife Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2021

This flashy new discovery features velvety tannins – – screaming for a juicy ribeye! – – and the trademark BOLD dark fruit flavors that have made this coveted vineyard source a collector favorite! This uber-rare discovery (total production just a single barrel!) dazzles with dark plum, blackberry, baking spices, espresso beans, and hints of cocoa... Read Full Review
98 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2021

This majestic new release captures the true essence of Napa’s highly anticipated 2021 vintage; offering a best-of-both-worlds combination of luxurious dark fruit to enjoy now (after decanting) plus the promise of guaranteed thrills for collectors that set aside a few bottles for future splendor. We noticed the silky & creamy texture that introduces a panoply... Read Full Review
98 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2022

The enchanting new vintage of Textbook Dumas Reserve captures the true essence of Napa’s finest sources for Cabernet & Merlot! Once again, this exclusive, one-barrel-blend offers a magical combination of luxurious black & blue fruit to enjoy now (after decanting) plus the promise of guaranteed thrills for collectors that set aside a few bottles for... Read Full Review
98 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2019

This dreamy new release captures your attention from the start with a velvety-rich & creamy texture, a result of the glorious integration of underlying oak. In fact, the 2019 Reserve bottling is the most deliciously age-worthy Textbook we’ve sampled as it reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200-$300 per bottle. This barrel sample already... Read Full Review