Cliff Lede Songbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Napa Valley

This is an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from David Abreu’s vineyards at this price and quality. I highly recommend trying at least a bottle or two. Songbook comes from two of David’s personally-farmed properties: Thorevilos Vineyard, situated between the St. Helena and Howell Mountain AVAs, and Madrona Ranch, nestled in the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. These vineyards produce grapes of exceptional character resulting from proprietary clones, extremely low yields, and meticulous farming. “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Songbook, a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, is another beauty. Dense crème de cassis, licorice, graphite a touch of oak and flowers, is followed by a full-bodied, concentrated wine that’s Margaux-like in its classicism and overall finesse and complexity. This is a beauty that should be drinkable in 2-3 years and last 25 or more.” – Wine Advocate. Inspired by the friendship between Cliff Lede and David Abreu, vineyard manager for all of Cliff Lede Vineyards, Songbook is their interpretation of two celebrated vineyards.