Textbook (Jonathan & Susan Pey)

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.921 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Today I have opened the 2018 The Pey Family Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon. From Saint Helena, CA Napa Valley. This is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. A nice surprise at this price point, well worth it.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, plum sauce, vegetal notes, black currant, mint, spice, violets and earth.

On the palate I find black cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, mocha, pencil shavings and earth.

This wine is full bodied with a fresh vibrant mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium+ sandpaper tannins that leaves you with a long vegetal black fruit earthy finish. A beautiful wine from the Pey Family. Have a wonderful weekend and please stay safe and healthy as we all start looking forward to the holidays ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Today I have opened the 2018 The Pey Family Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon. From Saint Helena, CA Napa Valley. This is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. A nice surprise at this price point, well worth it.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, plum sauce, vegetal notes, black currant, mint, spice, violets and earth.

On the palate I find black cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, mocha, pencil shavings and earth.

This wine is full bodied with a fresh vibrant mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium+ sandpaper tannins that leaves you with a long vegetal black fruit earthy finish. A beautiful wine from the Pey Family. Have a wonderful weekend and please stay safe and healthy as we all start looking forward to the holidays ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Dec 18th, 2021
Aaron Ingham

Very decent, little tight. Very nice cab, especially at the price point...would enjoy again!

Very decent, little tight. Very nice cab, especially at the price point...would enjoy again!

May 27th, 2021
Joan Ziegler

Enjoyed in Menlo Park

Enjoyed in Menlo Park

May 13th, 2021
Carolyn Herlihy

Smooth, paired well with fries, Buffalo cauliflower and a garlic carsar salad.

Smooth, paired well with fries, Buffalo cauliflower and a garlic carsar salad.

Apr 29th, 2021
Nate Lane

Jammy for a cab. Love it.

Jammy for a cab. Love it.

Jan 28th, 2021
Chris A

Incredible presence on the nose: big time Bordeaux notes but opens into a portal of Napa jammy red fruit greatness. Mature ripe red fruit yet maintaining a sturdy jammyness and fruity jamboree...an excellent Cab Sav! Pairs awesome with a steak or hearty meal!

Incredible presence on the nose: big time Bordeaux notes but opens into a portal of Napa jammy red fruit greatness. Mature ripe red fruit yet maintaining a sturdy jammyness and fruity jamboree...an excellent Cab Sav! Pairs awesome with a steak or hearty meal!

Dec 21st, 2020
Ray Vanderhoff

Lots of fruit forward aromas and flavors of black berries and currants. Hints of cedar, chocolate and earth. The big fruit makes the wine taste a bit sweet. Nice structure and balance. Not too heavy, and quite smooth.

Lots of fruit forward aromas and flavors of black berries and currants. Hints of cedar, chocolate and earth. The big fruit makes the wine taste a bit sweet. Nice structure and balance. Not too heavy, and quite smooth.

Dec 19th, 2020
Brian J.

Got a screaming good deal on this wine ($11) so for the price I was very satisfied. Mouthfeel and fruit are there. Not super complex but a solid cab that can stand on it’s own. I would buy a lot more if I found it close to my price. If it were $40 I wouldn’t be as enthusiastic.

Got a screaming good deal on this wine ($11) so for the price I was very satisfied. Mouthfeel and fruit are there. Not super complex but a solid cab that can stand on it’s own. I would buy a lot more if I found it close to my price. If it were $40 I wouldn’t be as enthusiastic.

Nov 27th, 2020
Ian Katz

Dinner with dad and Ross. Really liked.

Dinner with dad and Ross. Really liked.

Feb 17th, 2021
John Berghoff

John had this 4 years ago

John had this 4 years ago

Apr 10th, 2021