SITE SERIES
2018 APERTURE OLIVER RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This single-vineyard blend demonstrates a stunning melody of black currant and dark cherry combined with winter spice notes and lifted fresh violet aromas. Oliver Ranch, planted by the viticulture legend, Phil Freese who leads the Aperture viticulture practices today, is a pristine example of precise vineyard planning and how that shapes the resulting wine.
Available in 750ml and 1.5L magnum formats
“Deep ruby-purple, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Oliver Ranch Vineyard slowly unfolds its wings to pure violet, cassis, tobacco leaves and pencil shavings, bright notes of mint chocolate, cedar and exotic spices. The palate is stunning, fanning out seamlessly from graphite to chocolate and intense, perfectly ripe blackcurrant fruit. The tannins are extraordinarily pixelated, the freshness is bright but integrated, and it has a Goldilocks ripeness! An extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley.” 98 pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
APPELLATION
Alexander Valley
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
BARREL PROGRAM
Aged 22 months
85% new oak
60 gallon French oak barrels
UNFINED, UNFILTERED AND UN-ACIDIFIED
VINEYARD
Oliver Ranch is the custom vineyard site that viticulture specialist Phil Freese, who leads the Aperture viticulture practices today, planted to showcase one of the best sites in California. These vines grow on a gravelly plateau that creates well-concentrated fruit that holds remarkable acidity and vibrant freshness.
SOIL TYPE
Volcanic Loam Soils