2025 Winemaker of the Year

Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards

We’re honored to congratulate Jesse on one of the most prestigious recognitions in the wine world, celebrating visionaries who push the boundaries of excellence through visionary leadership, influence, and craft.

Innovation and artistry have always been at the heart of Aperture’s identity, shaped by the vision of winemaker Jesse Katz.

From the beginning, Jesse has sought to push the boundaries of what is possible in world-class winemaking, pioneering new sites and elevating standards of artistry and precision winemaking. This recognition celebrates that enduring pursuit and the collective passion of the Aperture team, whose dedication continues to redefine what is possible in Sonoma County.

“This is a profound moment for me and for the entire Aperture team, whose dedication and precision make everything we do possible. We’ve always viewed wine as a lens, a way to see and experience a place more clearly, and this award inspires us to keep pushing boundaries, refining our craft, and telling the story of Sonoma through every bottle we produce.”

— Jesse Katz, Founder and Winemaker

For a limited time, we are offering a special selection of wines that have shaped Jesse’s career as a winemaker. Here is this custom set of the humbling award. Wine Collective members, please log in to access your member pricing.

APERTURE CABERNET SAUVIGNON VERTICAL WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR COLLECTION

Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Library Vertical Set

Experience a rare journey through time with this exclusive vertical of Aperture’s Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. Meticulously cellared for over nine years, these vintages embody the origins of our craft. Presented in extremely limited quantity, with ground shipping included within the US.

This vertical set contains one each of the following wines:
750ml bottle of 2014 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml bottle of 2015 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml bottle of 2016 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon

APERTURE SOIL SERIES
WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR COLLECTION

Experience this curated trio of Soil Series wines, each from a distinct vintage and varietal that reflects the art of blending and the balance that defines our collection. Presented together for the first time, this set offers a beautiful exploration of three of our most beloved wines. Ground shipping within the US is included when purchasing this set.

This vertical set contains one each of the following wines:
750ml bottle of 2023 Aperture Sauvignon Blanc
750ml bottle of 2023 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml bottle of 2019 Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend Sauvignon