Aperture

Soil Specific Sonoma County Merlot Blend

9.17 ratings

9.12 pro ratings

Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.0

Alexander valley red blend; solid core of black and blue fruits. Fully integrated and not overly oaked.

Alexander valley red blend; solid core of black and blue fruits. Fully integrated and not overly oaked.

Feb 13th, 2019

9.2

Rich, dense, and loaded with dark fruits, baking spices, anise, dark chocolate shavings, and mocha froth.

Rich, dense, and loaded with dark fruits, baking spices, anise, dark chocolate shavings, and mocha froth.

Feb 29th, 2020

8.9

Will age nicely. Lacking complexity at the moment.

Will age nicely. Lacking complexity at the moment.

Sep 20th, 2019

Errol Mclaughlin

9.6

Just a delicious bottle of wine. Balanced, smooth, super tasty, correct weight

Just a delicious bottle of wine. Balanced, smooth, super tasty, correct weight

Aug 16th, 2019

Scarlett Rewis Papas

9.0

I really like the 2016. My ratings are not based on a sophisticated tongue.

I really like the 2016. My ratings are not based on a sophisticated tongue.

Jul 4th, 2019

9.2

Matt had this 6 years ago

Matt had this 6 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2018

9.0

Connor had this 5 years ago

Connor had this 5 years ago

May 30th, 2019