Wines - 2023 Songbook Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The 2023 Songbook is sourced from two acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards – David Abreu’s Madrona Ranch Vineyard, nestled in the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range, and our Poetry Estate Vineyard. These vineyards produce grapes of exceptional character resulting from proprietary clones, extremely low yields, and meticulous farming.

In the cool darkness of night, grapes were hand-picked into twenty-five-pound bins to minimize crushing. By early morning, the grapes were subjected to rigorous selection by our three-tiered sorting process, which includes our innovative optical sorter and a slow, individual berry hand sort. Whole berries were delivered by gravity to tank by our unique crane system which kept the berries intact. Cold soaks lasted from five to eight days, and fermentations were managed through a combination of pump overs and délestage. Extended maceration of up to six weeks ensured exceptional extraction and fine-tuning of tannin profiles. This wine underwent twenty-one months of élevage in French oak barrels, 91% of which were new.

The elegant and flawlessly integrated 2023 Songbook flaunts an expressive nose of warm dark cherries, blackberries, and mulberries, mingled with hints of violets and a pine forest floor essence. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruit layers, licorice, bay leaves, and savory notes of grilled herbs, cast iron, dried leaves, and tobacco. Notes of smoked cardamon and Sichuan peppers add complexity. It is lithe and polished with fine, supple tannins, great freshness, and a long, earthy finish. – Christopher Tynan, Director of Winemaking