Aperture

Soil Specific Sauvignon Blanc

9.247 ratings
9.323 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.5

Fruity, floral and peachy. The winemaker performed some major acrobatics with this. See my prior notes.

Fruity, floral and peachy. The winemaker performed some major acrobatics with this. See my prior notes.

Nov 28th, 2024
Ron R
9.5

Absolutely outstanding.

Absolutely outstanding.

Jul 8th, 2024
Ron R
9.4

Prior notes apply. Excellent SB.
Cup cakes for a life event…

Prior notes apply. Excellent SB.
Cup cakes for a life event…

Sep 26th, 2022
Ron R
9.5

This presents a steep slope in both directions in terms of character and presence. Bright, mineral-driven and just the right amount of acidity and sweetness establishes this as a benchmark in the category.

This presents a steep slope in both directions in terms of character and presence. Bright, mineral-driven and just the right amount of acidity and sweetness establishes this as a benchmark in the category.

Aug 8th, 2022
Ron R
9.4

Compelling and racy.
Vibrant, tense and laser-focused. Piercing acidity which just stops short of overwhelming. This is a model of consistency across vintages.

Compelling and racy.
Vibrant, tense and laser-focused. Piercing acidity which just stops short of overwhelming. This is a model of consistency across vintages.

Feb 6th, 2022
Ron R
9.4

Prior notes apply, with a hint of crunchy celery on the mid palate, as per my sexy wifey! Live life and spread some love ❤️

Prior notes apply, with a hint of crunchy celery on the mid palate, as per my sexy wifey! Live life and spread some love ❤️

Jul 3rd, 2021
Ron R
9.4

So many prior notes, I’m not going to go into detail here, but in my mind, there’s a paradox here... Katz (the winemaker) has stripped away the usual embellishments, and produced a minimal, laser-focused SB. The major notes of exotic fruits and acidity ring as clear as a bell. Brilliant.

So many prior notes, I’m not going to go into detail here, but in my mind, there’s a paradox here... Katz (the winemaker) has stripped away the usual embellishments, and produced a minimal, laser-focused SB. The major notes of exotic fruits and acidity ring as clear as a bell. Brilliant.

Jul 19th, 2020
Ron R
9.4

First drink of the week, and this is certainly a regal way to kick things off!
A lifted, vivid expression of SB. Hard to beat in the $35 range. Stunning layers and complexity. Taught citrus fruits combine with tense acidity. Loving this.

First drink of the week, and this is certainly a regal way to kick things off!
A lifted, vivid expression of SB. Hard to beat in the $35 range. Stunning layers and complexity. Taught citrus fruits combine with tense acidity. Loving this.

May 1st, 2020
David L

Better now! Exceptional SB.

Better now! Exceptional SB.

Sep 15th, 2019
David L

Drink them up. Won’t get any better. Wonderful SB!

Drink them up. Won’t get any better. Wonderful SB!

Aug 31st, 2019