Brand new release (8/26) from Aperture Cellars and Jesse Katz.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with lavender, dark cocoa, spice box, light blue fruits and some sweet spices. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layered palate with a similar structure to their Cabernet Sauvignon but definitely a bit drier. Black cherries in the attack with a soil presence, red currants and lots of spices. Very dry and long finish. This wine is definitely a baby that will only get better with some more bottle age. Drink till 2028. (90+)
Made up of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Malbec, 25% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. | Sample
Brand new release (8/26) from Aperture Cellars and Jesse Katz.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with lavender, dark cocoa, spice box, light blue fruits and some sweet spices. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layered palate with a similar structure to their Cabernet Sauvignon but definitely a bit drier. Black cherries in the attack with a soil presence, red currants and lots of spices. Very dry and long finish. This wine is definitely a baby that will only get better with some more bottle age. Drink till 2028. (90+)
Made up of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Malbec, 25% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. | Sample
Aug 25th, 2017
44% Merlot, 27% Malbec, 10% Cabernet, 10% petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet franc
44% Merlot, 27% Malbec, 10% Cabernet, 10% petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet franc
Jan 13th, 2024
Jeb, Suckling, and RP all gave the 2016 a 93/100. I can see it, though I feel more comfortable with a 92. This blend is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Malbec, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Lovely aromas of tobacco, cedar, blackberries, and dark berry preserves fill the nostrils. On the palate blackcurrants, dark chocolate shavings, and juicy plums, all of which lend a rich and inviting mouthfeel that coats the palate in a suave, plush blanket.
Jeb, Suckling, and RP all gave the 2016 a 93/100. I can see it, though I feel more comfortable with a 92. This blend is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Malbec, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Lovely aromas of tobacco, cedar, blackberries, and dark berry preserves fill the nostrils. On the palate blackcurrants, dark chocolate shavings, and juicy plums, all of which lend a rich and inviting mouthfeel that coats the palate in a suave, plush blanket.
Aug 2nd, 2020
Bold, oaky, silky, and loads of mint.
Bold, oaky, silky, and loads of mint.
Feb 29th, 2020
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
