2022 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Abigail Estrada embarked on a mission to craft a Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with elegance and restraint, yet captured the unmistakable power of Napa Valley. To achieve this, she sought out exceptional vineyards nestled within renowned AVAs throughout the valley, starting in Oakville. The outcome is a timeless Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that seamlessly blends the region\'s renowned boldness and intensity with European restraint and elegance.

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  • Aged 16 months in French Oak (35% New)
  • Varietal Composition 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
  • Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel | 12 Days Skin Contact
  • Alcohol 14.1%

Winemaker Abigail Estrada on crafting the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

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TEXTBOOK 2022 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Shot

Vintage: 2022

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

AVA: Napa Valley

  • Through collaboration with our high-caliber grower partners, the final blend is composed of fruit sourced from sub-appellations throughout Napa Valley to create layers of complexity and evocative flavors.

  • Each lot is kept separate in French Oak for 16 months and tasted throughout the year. Only the most distinctive components are integrated.

  • Hand-crafted with select lots from Oakville district, then balanced the blend with Yountville, Oak Knoll and Calistoga.

  • Beginning with a core of Cabernet, each complimentary varietal brings a distinct fruit and tannin profile resulting in a well-balanced wine with layered complexity.

  • 94 POINTS
    “... this is a most approachable, stylized Cab from Napa Valley. Blended with the four other Bordeaux varieties and aged 16 months in (35% new) French oak it’s ripe and ready, clocking in at 14.1% ABV. Dark plum and mocha are elegantly framed within pleasingly playful tannins, and the mouthfeel is round and sumptuous, with notable balance.”

    – Meridith May, The Tasting Panel, March 2025

Winemaker Abigail Horstman Estrada pouring wine samples

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 Signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our gorgeous Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon reveals layer after layer of wild blueberry, blackberry jam and mocha, as well as firm 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.

2022 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

The individual lots for this wine spent months aging separately in French Oak, before Winemaker Abigail Estrada hand-selected the final blend. The result is richness yet restraint — allowing this Cabernet to be paired with an array of cuisines or simply enjoyed on its own. On the nose, there are lovely aromas of Satsuma plum, black cherry, and subtle graphite from Paso Robles’ mineral-rich soils. On the palate, you'll find flavors of ripe red cherry, mixed berry pie, and Tahitian vanilla. The finish is smooth with well-integrated tannins. It’s opulent, richly textured, and beautifully balanced.

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  • Aged 14 Months in French Oak (30% New)
  • Varietal Composition 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Merlot, 3% Syrah
  • Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel, 7 Days
  • Alcohol 13.9%

Behind-the-Scenes with Winemaker Abigail Estrada

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Bottle shot of Pasro Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2022

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 tannins fully mature by harvest, resulting in powerful wines.

  • SAN MIGUEL DISTRICT – Characterized by limestone soils which imparts a distinct minerality.

  • 92 POINTS
    "... grapes sourced from several of Paso's sub AVAs. [Winemaker Abigail Estrada] blended in some Petite Sirah, Merlot, and Syrah and it distinguishes itself with a lower (for Paso) ABV of 13.9 percent. It's ripe and ready, chalky and energetic. Plum, black currant, and rich vanilla create abundant character, while supple tannins are inviting and luxurious."

    – Meridith May, The Tasting Panel, March 2025

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 Signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

This gorgeous, approachable 2022 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.

2022 Napa Valley Merlot

Crafted from unique lots sourced from sub-AVAs across Napa Valley. The 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.

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  • Aged 14 Months in French Oak (30% New)
  • Varietal Composition 91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel | 12 Days Skin Contact
  • Alcohol 13.6%

Tasting Notes with Founder Jonathan Pey

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Bottle of 2022 Textbook Napa Valley Merlot

Vintage: 2022

Varietal: Merlot

AVA: Napa Valley

  • Crafted to showcase ‘Textbook’characteristics of Napa Valley Merlot — lushness and velvety tannins with European restraintand elegance.

  • Final blend composed with separate lots sourced from sub-appellations throughout the Napa Valley resulting in a well-balanced wine with layered complexity.

  • A touch of Cabernet Sauvignonis blended in to provide a strong backbone and tannin structure, which perfectly balances the plush texture of Merlot.

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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.

Abigail Estrada Signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our 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.

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