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Aperture Cellars Sonoma Cabernet 2023 Rated 96+WA

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SKU: cab252
UPC: 860005414628

Aperture Sonoma Cabernet - refined Cabernet with dark fruit, graphite, and elegant structure.

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Description

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 96+
I tasted the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon in October, not long after it was bottled in August. Grapes were harvested October 5 through November 3. It was blended with 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 18 months in 55% new French oak barrels plus 10% concrete - a new aging vessel Aperture has started experimenting with. It has slowly unfurling scents of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, cast iron and floral hints. The full-bodied palate is impressively concentrated without over-ripeness, and its flavors are rich yet minerally. It has an haut couture frame of powdery tannins and refreshing acidity and a very long, elegant finish. It should be very long lived in the cellar. Drinking Window 2030-2045.

Aperture Cellars Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 750ml

Elegant. Expressive. A modern Cabernet from Sonoma's volcanic hillsides.
The 2023 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon is a hillside-grown red from mineral-rich volcanic soils in Alexander Valley, crafted by winemaker Jesse Katz. This vintage blends 93% Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot, aged 18 months in 55% new French oak. The result is a deeply aromatic, structured wine with lush fruit, savory spice, and long aging potential.

Varietals: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
ABV: 14.5%
Aging: 18 months in 55% new French oak
Winemaker: Jesse Katz
More Ratings: 94 pts - Robert Parker & Tasting Panel

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Black cherry, licorice, crushed mint, and cocoa powder.
Palate: Blackberry coulis, black pepper, purple flowers, pencil shavings, and dark chocolate.
Finish: Richly tannic and persistent with savory depth and aging potential.

Why You'll Love It

Crafted from hillside vineyards with volcanic soils for mineral complexity
Blended with Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot for added depth
Highly rated by top critics for structure and elegance
Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, aged cheeses, or cellaring for future enjoyment

Aperture Cabernet 2023 is a bold yet refined expression of Sonoma terroir - designed to impress now and evolve beautifully over time.

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