Wines - 2022 Songbook Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The 2022 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 cutting-edge optical sorter and a slow, individual berry hand sort. Whole berries were gently 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, 99% of which were new.

Deftly balanced and refined, the 2022 Songbook is a rich, dramatic wine that soars from the glass with aromas of cherries, blackberries, and pine forest floor mingled with hints of violets, mulberries, and Sichuan peppers. Cast iron, black pepper, and mincemeat pie flavors add savory elements. Layered and seamless, it is lithe and polished, with a core of fine supple tannins. – Christopher Tynan, Director of Winemaking