2021 Mise en Place Cabernet Sauvignon

The touchstone of the TEXTBOOK portfolio, restraint over power was Abigail’s goal while crafting Oakville Mise en Place Cabernet Sauvignon. Incredibly rich in color, it showcases aromas of black currants, juicy plums, dark chocolate and baking spices. The palate has beautiful structure and ripe tannins with an excellent, lengthy finish. This wine will age well up to fifteen years.

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Aged 20 Months in French Oak | 53% New
Varietal Composition 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
Fermentation 100% Stainless | Skin Contact 31 Days (Cabernet Sauvignon) 33 Days (Merlot)
Alcohol 14.6%

Tasting Notes with Founder Jonathan Pey

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Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Oakville District

“Mise En Place” is a French culinary phrase meaning “everything in its place.” This name reflects the preparation and diligence exercised in thevineyards and winery.
Grape clusters were field-sorted, hand-harvested, hand-sorted at the winery. Fruit was de-stemmed and cold soaked for two days.
After 31-33 days on the skins, lots were gently pressed into barrels to complete ML.
Highest quality French Oak cooperages: Nadalié and Giraud.

92 POINTS
“A robust, well-built and focused cabernet sauvignon with aromas of blackberries, spiced cherries, dried herbs, crushed stones and sweet spices. Full-bodied with plush tannins. Generous and charming core of black cherries to the velvety texture. Flavorful and well-balanced.”

— James Suckling, 2024

Our Vision

The concept of “mise en place” comes to life in this wine where every aroma, every flavor, every texture is truly in its place. By using slow, gentle methods like hand harvesting and hand sorting, along with aging in French Oak barrels, we designed this wine to show restraint, a quality that translates into a taste experience that reveals rather than overpowers.

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

The deep ruby hue is enough to take your breath away. When coupled with aromas of stone fruit and spice and a lengthy finish, this Cabernet-forward wine will secure its presence at every celebration. Share a bottle at any gathering and experiment by opening a bottle after five or ten years to discover its evolution.

2021 Page-Turner Proprietary Red Wine

For this vintage of our Page-Turner Red Blend, both Merlot and Cabernet lend luxurious aromas of black stone fruit, juicy berries, baking spices and toasty French Oak. Flavors are lush and textured, with notes of ripe black cherries and blueberries. Merlot provides soft and velvety tannins. Wine will age well 5-15 years

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Aged 20 Months in French Oak | 41% New
Varietal Composition 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol 14.4%
PH 3.69
Acid 5.5 g/L

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Bottle of 2021 vintage TEXTBOOK Page-Turner red blend

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Oakville District

Named by the daughter of Jon Pey, Founder of TEXTBOOK “Page-Turner” reflects the eagerness we feel each time we taste it. It beckons another sip.
Grape clusters were field-sorted, hand-harvested, hand-sorted at the winery. Fruit was de-stemmed and cold soaked for two days.
After 31-33 days on their skins, we gently pressed into barrels where the lots completed malolactic fermentation over the winter.
Highest quality French Oak cooperages: Nadalié and Giraud.

91 POINTS
“Concentrated in blueberries, black cherries and dark chocolate, with good acidity and the firm tannins to shape it distinctively.”

— James Suckling, 2024

Textbook page turner bottle on table setting

Our Vision

Given the unmatched quality of the Holmes Vineyard, making a Merlot-centric blend from Oakville became an essential for us. Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure to the Merlot’s plush nature while allowing the fruit to be in the spotlight. Field sorting and hand-harvesting protected the integrity of the fruit for a wine.

— Abigail Horstman Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

A limited-production bottling that more than lives up to its reputation as a page-turner. Sip after sip, you’ll discover new flavors in the wine as it opens up, giving it that “let’s see what’s next” quality. It’s a conversation starter, ideal for an evening with close friends or for “me time” curled up with a good book. We’ve crafted this wine to age gracefully, so lay a bottle down and open after five or ten years to discover its evolution.

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.

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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
Retail 27.00

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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

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 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 Barrel Thief Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

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Aged 14 months in French Oak, 35% New
Alcohol 13.3%
PH 3.82
Retail Price $43.00

Bottle of 2021 Textbook Barrel Thief Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Napa Valley

Enraptures the senses with aromatic blueberry and 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 Bulgogi.
\"Barrel Thief\" pays homage to the care given to crafting TEXTBOOK wines. During the aging process, Winemakers use a tool called a \"thief\" to extract samples from barrels, allowing them to monitor the wines\' maturation.
Final blend is thoughtfully composed with separate small lots sourced from sub-appellations throughout the Napa Valley.

Bottle of Barrel Thief Cabernet with wine glass, books, a candle and various objets d'art.

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 Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our gorgeous, drinkable 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.

2021 Cover to Cover Cabernet Sauvignon

A wonderfully balanced and elegantly structured Cabernet Sauvignon reflective of the renowned Yountville AVA. Aromas of blackberry jam, velvety dark chocolate, and anise, accompanied by ripe cherry flavors, notes of caramel, and subtle black pepper. Round mid-palate and integrated tannins result in a refined finish. Wine will age gracefully for 5-15 years.

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Aged 20 months in French Oak, 75% New
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel | 15 Days Skin Contact
Alcohol 15.1%
PH 3.62
Acid 5.9 g/L
Retail Price: $120

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Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Yountville

The 76-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard sits below the western hillside of Napa Valley. Its benchland soils of well-drained Coombs gravelly loam force vines to root deep and result in wines that are a true reflection of their terroir.
Vines were carefully monitored and managed throughout the season to reduce the overall crop, ensuring concentration in the fruit when harvested.
Grape clusters were field-sorted, hand-harvested, and hand-sorted at the winery. Fruit was de-stemmed and cold-soaked for two days.
The two separate lots spent 20 months in the highest quality French Oak with significant new oak before blending.

A bottle of Cover to Cover Cabernet surrounded by books, a decanter and wine glass

Oval image of winemaker Abi Horstman Estrada walking a vineyard row

Our Vision

Founded in 1836, this small but prestigious appellation is situated in the heart of Napa Valley. With its benchland terroir akin to Rutherford and Oakville, these wines showcase similar intensity, layered complexity, and finely knit tannins, yet with a unique elegance shaped by the cooler climate.

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

Woman reclining on couch in sunny room reading a book with a red cover.

Your Experience

Akin to the fulfilling experience of reading a book from “Cover to Cover,” this Cabernet is captivating from beginning to end. From the rich color and aromatics prologue to the supple mid-palate and gripping final chapters.