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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...

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...

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...

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...

This monumental new blend soars forth with plum, blackberries, and zesty baking spices. Rich tasting and silky smooth, the opulent palate is ultra- expressive, delivering generous amounts of blueberry cobbler, boysenberry jam, and dark chocolate on the finish. For those who savor unabashed, full-throttle reds, this decadent, one of a kind gem seriously over-delivers for...

Absolutely bursting at the seams with flavor, this hedonistic Cabernet delivers the goods at every level, and featuring gobs of chocolate walnut brownie flavors. Intense aromatics of chocolate, spice, and crushed walnuts, the palate is rich and layered, showing cassis, blackberry liqueur, baking spices, and a touch of white pepper.

This velvetty smooth and rich Cabernet delivers the thrills at every level, boasting opulent layers of dark chocolate walnut brownie and intense fruit balanced by bold tannins. A captivating bouquet of baking spice, espresso and crushed walnuts lead to a palate featuring cassis, blackberry liqueur, and a touch of creamy vanilla. The finish lasts at...

This sumptuous, immensely food-friendly new release waltzes out of the glass with flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrills that remind us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate, walnut brownies, and vanilla oak, with a silky smooth texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice plus...

This superbly balanced wine could fool any connoisseur into thinking it cost much higher than its price tag. The aromas of blackberry, cigar box, dried herbs, and toasty oak spices waft out of the glass, and the structured palate with dusty, dry tannins lead to a long, chocolate-covered cherry finish.

Vineyard 29’s Cru is a beautifully-fragranced Cabernet featuring notes of lavender, blackberry and cassis with a touch of vanilla and crushed rock. Lifted and polished with subtle oak. The long finish shows hints of mocha and graham cracker. Very sophisticated and elegantly-balanced for this price.