Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon 'Mise en place' 2022

“Restraint over power is the goal while crafting this Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Saturated in color, it showcases aromas of briary blackberry, Satsuma plum, and cassis. The aromas carry over on the palate, developing into black cherry, dark chocolate, and mocha flavors, with dense, plush tannins and a lengthy finish. Wine will age well 5-15 years.”
 

Oakville AVA

Considered the most prestigious viticulture area in Napa, Oakville stretches for two miles between the majestic mountain bookends of the Mayacamas to the West and the rugged Vaca range to the East. Known for its diverse soils, near perfect climate, and intense commitment to excellence.

• Grapes are sourced from two vineyards situated on the west side of Oakville:

 HOLMES VINEYARD: we have a long-standing grower relationship with this highly-regarded vineyard.

 LINCOLN CREEK VINEYARD: a certified organic vineyard producing the popular Cabernet Clone 7.

• These vineyards lie in close proximity to several renowned cult Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and are dedicated to farming for the superb quality for which Oakville is renowned.

•  Grape clusters were hand harvested, then de-stemmed at the winery. Fruit was cold-soaked for two days.
•  After 10-36 days on the skins, lots were gently pressed into barrels to complete ML.
•  Aged for nearly 2 years in French oak from the highest quality cooperages: Nadalié and Giraud.

FERMENTATION: 100% Stainless | Skin Contact 10 Days (Cabernet Sauvignon) 36 Days (Merlot)

AGING: 22 Months in French Oak | 66% New

TEXTBOOK wines are so named because they consistently exhibit the characteristics that define classic Napa Valley and Oakville District wines: in short, TEXTBOOK wines are ‘textbook’ examples of the finest that Napa Valley has to offer.

Owner and winemaker Jonathan Pey draws upon a lifetime of experience in fine wine:  he has overseen winemaking in France, Italy, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.