Makers' Stories
Abigail Horstman
— TEXTBOOK wines are designed to capture the soul of the varietal – expressing the unique, identifiable qualities of the fruit, soil and climate. We accomplish this by seeking out the best of the region.
If you weren't a Napa Valley vintner, what would you be doing?
I’d be a charcuterie board artist. Nothing brings me more joy than putting together an aesthetically pleasing and tasty cheese platter.
If you could open a bottle of your wine and share it with any three people (living or not), who would they be?
I’d open a bottle of Chardonnay to share with my favorite actor, Gene Wilder; my favorite comedian, Mitch Hedberg; and my favorite singer, Pitbull.
Name a Napa Valley vintner who has influenced you and briefly explain why.
That’s easy – winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls. She hired me for my first full time job, as the enologist at Markham Vineyards. Her friendship, mentorship and empowerment has made shaped me as a winemaker.
Tell us about your first Napa Valley harvest…
My first harvest in Napa Valley was at Domaine Chandon. As a morning shift press operator, working with a team in the bright and early mornings, I learned how fast a harvest team can forge a close bond - which I've carried through as being the winemaker at TEXTBOOK.
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