{"product_id":"aperture-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county-ca-pre-arrival-2021","title":"Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, CA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAperture was established by winemaker Jesse Katz, who was inspired by his father Andy, a photographer and avid wine enthusiast who believed that wine was an art form that, like photography, tells a story. Jesse's wines are profound expressions of the marriage between grape and terroir that have earned him numerous accolades and legions of fans. One of the most respected wine professionals in California, he was the first winemaker ever to be included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, and has been named a Wine Spectator Rising Star.* \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Merlot sourced from south- and west-facing hillside vineyards with mineral-rich, volcanic soils that add depth and dimension to the finished wines. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new (55%) and seasoned  French oak barrels, it has heady aromas of red and black cherry preserves, blackberries, cassis, lilac, tobacco, and new oak spices. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with a velvety texture and flavors of black plums, cherry compote, and blueberries evolving into complex notes of cocoa powder, dark chocolate-dipped orange peel, and a hint of espresso. The rich fruit characters are wrapped around a core of bright acidity that keeps it light on its feet. The finish is long, with echos of ripe red fruits laced with hints of stony minerality, a nod to the terroir.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the press!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, International Wine Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2022 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon, enhanced by 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Merlot, spent 18 months maturing in 55% new French oak, developing a rich and layered character. In the glass, it opens with aromas of ripe blackberries, crushed black currants, and dried lavender, accompanied by undertones of cigar leaf, wet stone, and warm baking spices. The aromatic complexity continues to deepen with time, revealing a subtle touch of vanilla and sandalwood. On the palate, this wine balances intensity with finesse, offering flavors of black plum, cherry compote, and a hint of cocoa powder, all lifted by vibrant acidity. The tannins are fine-grained yet firm, giving the wine a polished, textured structure. A lingering finish carries notes of spiced black fruit, herbal undertones, and a faint mineral edge. Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points, Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aromas of black cherry, licorice, crushed mint and cocoa powder burst from the glass and mingle on the nose of this Cabernet. The palate gives concentrated flavors of blackberry coulis, black pepper, purple flowers, licorice, pencil shavings and dark chocolate before a richly tannic finish that promises decades of evolution in the cellar.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of Aperture’s flagship wines, this Sonoma County Cabernet is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (93%), with small additions of the other Bordeaux varieties: Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot. The 18 months in 55% new French oak bring both roundness on the palate and a polished, well-integrated structure, despite the intensity of its black and blue fruit aromas. Ripe blackberries, plum skin, dried herbs, and a subtle earthy-mineral edge carry through from the mid-palate to the finish. It’s a wine built to evolve, but already showing impressive balance and clarity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0e0101; font-family: Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eABV: 14.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003e*from winery notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MS Walker","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":42697913761890,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/Screenshot_2026-04-06_at_3.30.07_PM.png?v=1775503826","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/aperture-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county-ca-pre-arrival-2021","provider":"Bin Ends... 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