2021 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

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  • Aged 13 Months in French Oak (30% New)
  • Varietal Composition 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.9% Syrah, 0.1% Petite Sirah
  • Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel, 7 Days
  • Alcohol 13.9%
  • PH 3.75
  • Acid 6.6 g/L

Behind-the-Scenes with Winemaker Abigail Estrada

TEXTBOOK 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Bottle Shot

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Paso Robles

  • Paso boasts the greatest diurnal temperature swing in California, experiencing a 50° difference from day to night.

  • Hot days ensure grapes develop complexity, while cool nights prolong the growing season, allowing grapes to fully mature while maintaining acidity.

  • The region’s diverse mineral-rich soils, particularly those with calcareous composition, imbue the wine with a distinct minerality.

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    "It was delightfully surprising to discover how good this is for its price point... Lovely, enveloping notes of raspberry and cherry follow up with a finish full of chocolate."

    - Christopher Null, DrinkHacker, October 2023

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 Horstman Estrada signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

This gorgeous, approachable 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals layer after layer of juicy plum, baking spice and black 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 Napa Valley Merlot

Crafted to showcase ‘Textbook’ characteristics of Napa Valley Merlot — lushness and velvety tannins with European restraint and elegance. Final blend composed with separate lots sourced from sub-appellations throughout the Napa Valley resulting in a well-balanced wine with layered complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in to provide a strong backbone and tannin structure, which perfectly balances the plush texture of Merlot.

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  • Aged 14 months in French Oak, 30% New
  • Varietal Composition 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel | 7 Days Skin Contact
  • Alcohol 13.6%
  • PH 3.73
  • Acid 5.5 g/L

Tasting Notes with Founder Jonathan Pey

Textbook Napa Valley Merlot 2021 - bottle

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Merlot

AVA: Napa Valley

  • Cool marine breezes from the San Pablo Bay create natural acidity in the Oak Knoll fruit - contributing to the “pop” of cherry and bright red fruit characteristics.

  • Yountville's gravelly alluvial soils force vines to root deep, creates rich, complex wine profiles. The AVA produces red fruit flavors and big tannins - raspberry and ripe juicy cherry.

  • 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in to provide a strong backbone and tannin structure, which perfectly balances the plush texture of Merlot.

  • 92 POINTS
    "This suave, velvety wine is richly layered in baking spices, cherries, berries and chocolate for an indulgent, almost sweet expression. Tasty on its own or with a filet mignon, the wine will please a crowd of red-wine-lovers."

    —J.G.. Wine Enthusiast, "Best of the Year" Issue, December 2023

  • "This wine is velvet on the palate, with rich aromas of fresh blackberry and bright cherry, complemented by concentrated briary berry compote and allspice flavors. Juicy with a solid chewy tannin structure."

    - Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Our Vision

We like to think of our Napa Valley Merlot as our right place, right time wine. You’d be hard-pressed to find a California region where Merlot flourishes better than in the Napa Valley. The slightly longer growing season allows those lush, plush qualities to mature while also giving enough space for the fruit to come to life. The ideal amount of tannin gives the wine enough structure for aging.

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— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our 2021 Napa Valley Merlot checks all the boxes. It’s balanced, layered, complex, and so flavorful. Enjoy by the fire while glamping, at a romantic dinner for two, with an elevated home cooked meal, or at any occasion that calls for a slow-sipping wine.

2022 Sonoma County Chardonnay

Crafted from carefully selected lots grown in the sub-AVAs of Sonoma County, which reaches from west of the Mayacamas to the Pacific Ocean. Fermented in French Oak barrels with partial malolactic fermentation, it offers a delightfully lifted mouthfeel with a weighty mid-palate, balanced by a refreshing bright and fruit-forward character.

A ‘textbook’ expression of the cooler-climate Sonoma County growing region.

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  • Aged 8 months in French Oak (30% New)
  • Varietal Composition 100% Chardonnay
  • Fermentation 100% Barrel Fermented | 35% Malolactic Fermentation
  • Alcohol 14.1%
  • PH 3.36
  • Acid 5.9 g/L

Behind-the-Scenes with Winemaker Abigail Estrada

TEXTBOOK 2022 Chardonnay Sonoma County Bottle Shot

Vintage: 2022

Varietal: Chardonnay

AVA: Sonoma County

  • Barrel fermenting in new French Oak produces well-integrated toasty aromas and underlying weight to the mid-palate, without overpowering the fruit flavors.

  • With meticulous attentionto the diacetyl levels, partial malolactic fermentation provides a creamy, lush texture while maintaining a refreshing, lifted profile.

  • Lush and food friendly, serve with full-bodied dishes like baked halibut with beurre blanc or creamy mushroom polenta.

  • 92 POINTS
    "Tropical fruits meet ripe apples in this well-balanced, fresh and forward wine that also sports tempting accents of vanilla, toast and butter. It’s light enough for a cocktail party and rich enough for almost any appetizer. Editors’ Choice."

    —J.G.. Wine Enthusiast, "Best of the Year" Issue, December 2023

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Our Vision

We choose small-lots of fruit from our grower partners in Sonoma County’s winegrowing regions west of the Mayacamas. Why? Marine influence from the Pacific cool the vines at night, preserving bright natural acidity and lifted citrus notes.

 

100% barrel fermenting in new French Oak adds toasty aromas and mid-palate roundness without overpowering the fruit flavors.

Abigail Horstman Estrada signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

A versatile wine that’s a welcome guest at every occasion. Chill a bottle when chilling with friends.

 

Pour a glass for your favorite conversationalists. You’ll discover that this refreshing, vibrant pour pairs perfectly with late-night talks, sunny-day picnics, apres-hikes and everything in between.

2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Crafted from two superb grower partners in St. Helena and Oak Knoll sub-AVAs. Each separate lot contributes distinct fruit flavors and aromatics. Aromatics begin with delicate honeydew, cantaloupe, and refreshing lime zest leading to a mouthwatering laser beam of Meyer lemon, guava, passionfruit, and lovely minerality. This wine finishes bright and balanced, with a crisp texture and nice mid-palate weight.

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  • Aged 5 months in Neutral French Oak
  • Varietal Composition 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Fermentation 94% Stainless Steel | 6% Barrel Fermented
  • Alcohol 14.0%
  • PH 3.32
  • Acid 6.0 g/L

Tasting Notes with Founder Jonathan Pey

Bottle of 2022 TEXTBOOK Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: 2022

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

AVA: Napa Valley

  • Hand-picked clusters were field-sorted into half-ton bins on August 18 & 22.

  • After destemming, the lots were gravity-transferred into the press. A gentle whole cluster press cycle delivered a 160 gallons per ton.

  • A small portion was barrel fermented in neutral French oak for added complexity.

  • Frequent bâtonnage or “stirring of the lees” achieved beautiful texture.

Textbook Sauvignon Blanc bottle cap

Our Vision

Hand-picked grapes sourced from two growing appellations; Oak Knoll and St. Helena. Fermenting the majority in stainless steel brought the fruit flavors to the forefront, but a small portion was barrel fermented in neutral French oak to create a rounder mouthfeel. Frequent bâtonnage or “stirring of the lees” achieves beautiful texture.

Abigail Horstman Estrada signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our 2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a crowd-pleasing pour filled with bright, appealing aromatics and flavors. We encourage you to enjoy it any time, but it’s especially well-suited to beach days, backyard barbecues, first sips at garden gatherings or as part of a multi-course meal with family and friends.

2020 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – Half Bottle

Winemaker Abigail Estrada integrates four diverse sub-AVAs within Napa Valley; Oak Knoll, Yountville, Rutherford, and Calistoga, into the final blend. Aromatics open with blueberry, dried cranberry, blackberry jam, and mocha. Big supple tannins and ample oak flavors are sumptuous across the mid-palate. The result is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet with the boldness and intensity that the region is famous for, combined with the restrained elegance of Europe. It’s a wine you can drink now or cellar for years to come. This is a 375mL bottle.

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  • Aged 14 months in French Oak, 35% New
  • Alcohol 13.3%
  • PH 3.82

Tasting Notes with Founder Jonathan Pey

TEXTBOOK Cabernet Sauvignon 375ml

Vintage: 2020

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Appellation

  • Enraptures the senses with aromatic blueberry, dried cranberry that lead to ample, layered blackberry jam, mocha and oak flavors.

  • This Cabernet’s power allows it to be served alongside a variety of cuisines like slow-braised beef or a smoky, sweet Korean Bulgolgi.

  • Final blend is thoughtfully composed with separate small lots sourced from sub-appellations throughout the Napa Valley.

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon bottle, cork and bottle opener

Our Vision

Simply put, Napa Valley is an incredible place to grow and make Cabernet. Every sub-AVA brings unique nuances. I love tasting each small lot in barrel throughout the year before finally integrating my favorite components. The result is a richly layered yet classic Cab with all the power and intensity that Napa is known for, balanced with the sophistication of European winemaking styles.

Abigail Horstman Estrada signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our gorgeous, drinkable 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon gives you access to the Napa Valley right now. It reveals layer after layer of juicy fruit, blueberry, blackberry jam, and mocha, as well as soft 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.

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