2005 SongBook Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Songbook (the most limited cuvee of 125 cases that are a blend of purchased fruit from David Abreu’s Thorevilos and Madrona Ranch Vineyards) displays classic white floral notes intermixed with graphite, blueberry, blackberry, and espresso roast. It is a deep, medium to full-bodied beauty, but there is obviously not much of it. Canadian businessman Cliff Lede has Michelle Edwards as his winemaker, David Abreu as his viticulturalist, and of course none other than Michel Rolland as his winemaking consultant, so big things are expected. If 2005 is any indication, they are already well on their way to making world-class wines. This 60-acre property with the vineyards and winery in the Stags Leap area and the winery right on the Yountville cross (across the road from another up-and-coming superstar, Kapcsandy) made their first vintages in 2002, but I think the 2005s move this winery to higher ground. Tel. (800) 428-2259; Fax (707) 944-8020