Aperture

Sauvignon Blanc 2022

9.7

This is a stunning Sav. Blanc. Probably the best I have ever had. I don’t normally think of creaminess with a Sav. Blanc, but it’s there on the nose. Still has nice pineapple and lemon curd on the nose. Palate has great, mouthwatering acidity and a lengthy finish for a Sav. Blanc. Compared blind with Modus Operandi Sav. Blanc, which is my go to, and this one beats it out. @Ron R If you can find this, I think you would dig it. Bought at a visit to the winery. This one is distinct. Not the regular Sav. Blanc, but the Farrow Ranch. Supposedly, the winemaker said it was the best white wine he’s ever made. — 20 days ago

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Ron R

@Mark Farrell, thanks for the heads-up. I will certainly seek this out, but have a feeling you can only get this direct from them. These guys really upset me when they wrote to me saying “we are sad to see you go.” The bye-bye was initiated by them.

Ron R

@Mark Farrell, Does this wine have a name as I don’t recognize the label? Thanks.

Mark Farrell

@Ron R It sounds like there is a story there with Aperture. I have only recently discovered them by @Mike R ‘s recommendation on our recent trip to CA. The wine here is the 2022 Aperture Sauvignon Blanc Farrow Ranch. You are probably right that you’d only be able to get it direct.

Aperture

Nomad California Cabernet Franc 2021

Stephanie Lunn

9.4

Deep amethyst in color. Complex wine that ends smooth. Starts with notes of blackberry and oak. — 7 months ago

Aperture

Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2022

Liam Davitt

9.2

Just lovely balance, residual sweetness and bouquet. There are more complex Chenins, but few this well put together. — 2 months ago

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Soil Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Matthew Cohen

9.5

N: dense elegant blueberries. Integrated vegetal. Airy. Floral.

P: amazingly sweet and balanced blackberry fruit. So delicious. — 3 months ago

Aperture

Alexander Valley Red Blend 2021

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Another great Aperture discovery. This blend is delicious. Similar to the cab, but more rounded of course. Could use a bit more structure. — 5 months ago

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Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Brian S

9.2

Solid entry level Cabernet. — 10 months ago

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Soil Specific Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Nose: gooseberry. Yellow fruits.

Palate: big acidity. Meyer lemon. — 2 months ago

Aperture

Soil Specific Sonoma County Merlot Blend 2021

Matthew Cohen

9.5

N: airy. Hints of lilacs and pink roses.

P: chewy. Delicious blackberry fruit. Tastes like great Cali Bordeaux blend only very dense. Balanced. Some vegetal.

Glass pour down to $25. — 3 months ago

Aperture

Right Bank RED BLEND 2021

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Killer resto deal. 44% Merlot 27% Malbec 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot 9% Cabernet Franc. Medium body and super-refined. Pretty but still packing punch. Touted as Alexander Valley juice but labeled as Sonoma County. Regardless, this is banging. Sumptuous. — 7 months ago

Ron, Bob and 8 others liked this

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Soil Specific Chenin Blanc 2021

Meghan C

9.5

Michelin Wine Club - Providence — a year ago