I know Jonathan Pey best for his work in Marin County (a very cool climate just north of the Golden Gate Bridge), where he made Riesling and some other wines for many years. His newer value-oriented brand, Textbook, makes Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and Paso Robles, red blends, and a couple of white wines. In 2019, as the brand was seeing good growth, it was sold to Distinguished Vineyards and Wine Partners (a subsidiary of Kirin), but Jonathan Pey stayed on as winemaker. As Napa Cabs go, this one is a good value if you can get it for under $40. It's very well-made, velvety, has rich black and red fruit, and has nice structure for short-term drinking. Recommended.
- Tim Teichgraeber
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