Reviews & Ratings

2023 Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon "Paso Robles"

Winery: Textbook

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paso Robles"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $27

Cases produced: 25,000

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: January 4, 2026

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Textbook opens with a black cherry and gentle tobacco bouquet with hints of stony minerality and cassis. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and easy going. The flavor profile is a black cherry and red currant blend with notes of stony minerality and tobacco. I also detected hints of spiced black plum and black tea. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and moderate dusty tannins linger and last for a while. I would pair this very friendly Cab with a juicy bacon and Swiss cheeseburger with sauteed mushrooms. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2023 growing season in Paso Robles was extended due to the wet winter and cool spring weather, allowing extra hang time for fruit to develop flavor, without sacrificing acidity. The resulting wine shows beautiful complexity and depth, with concentrated fruit flavors including dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Aging in French oak deepens our flavor profile, contributing to the tobacco and spice notes. The structure is firm but approachable, providing a fine backbone for the rich fruit.

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