2023 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2023 growing season in Paso Robles was extended due to the wet winter and cool spring weather, allowing extra hang time for fruit to develop flavor, without sacrificing acidity. The resulting wine shows beautiful complexity and depth, with concentrated fruit flavors including dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Aging in French oak deepens our flavor profile, contributing to the tobacco and spice notes. The structure is firm but approachable, providing a fine backbone for the rich fruit.

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Aged 14 Months in French Oak (30% New)
Varietal Composition 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah
Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel, 7 Days
Alcohol 13.9%

Behind-the-Scenes with Winemaker Abigail Estrada

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Vintage: 2023

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Paso Robles

Sourced from four distinct sub-districts with unique elevations, climates, and soils:
ESTRELLA VINEYARD, ESTRELLA DISTRICT – Hot days and moderate evenings foster ripe fruit flavors and well-developed phenolics.
EL POMAR DISTRICT – Near the Templeton Gap, cool marine air allows grapes to maintain acidity and develop complexity over a prolonged growing season.
GENESEO DISTRICT – The warmer climate ensures ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and refined tannins.
SAN MIGUEL DISTRICT – Limestone soils lend a distinct minerality to the wines, which tend to be full bodied with well integrated tannins.

"The 2023 growing season in Paso Robles was extended due to the wet winter and cool spring weather, allowing extra hang time for fruit to develop flavor, without sacrificing acidity.”

– Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

TEXTBOOK Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles on table with books and art objects

Blending Wine with Abi Horstman and Jon Pey

Our Vision

This rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon delivers our signature “power with restraint” with every sip. In the cellar, we strive to craft a richly layered yet classic Cab with all the power and intensity that TEXTBOOK is known for, balanced with the sophistication of European winemaking styles.

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

Your Experience

This gorgeous, approachable 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals layer after layer of plum, black cherry, and ripe red cherry, as well as plush tannins and tons of complexity, perfect for partnering with rich meals and providing a memorable, indulgent sensory experience. Pour a glass and slow down. This is a wine you’ll want to savor.

2021 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon – Half Bottle

To continue the Pey Family\'s legacy of delivering Cabernet Sauvignon with power and elegance, Winemaker Abigail Estrada and Founder Jonathan Pey have traveled to Paso Robles for the 2021 vintage.

Individual lots spent 13 months aging in 100% French Oak before Abigail hand-selected the final blend. Small amounts of Syrah and Petite Sirah — which also thrive in Paso — were added for structure and depth. The result is the signature TEXTBOOK richness yet restraint, allowing this Cabernet to be paired with an array of cuisines or simply enjoyed on its own.