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2023 APERTURE PROTERRA

 
 

A distinct but ever-evolving blend now firmly rooted in the Aperture portfolio. Inspired by Proteus, the shapeshifting god of water symbolizing transformation and fluidity, it will be crafted every year, evolving in character and varietal composition while maintaining its hallmark quality and consistent presence in the Aperture portfolio.

The 2023 Proterra is a blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Cabernet Franc. Bright red fruit rises first, framed by cedar box and a hint of anise, with cherry and raspberry at the core. Dark plum and purple florals deepen the mid-palate, while tobacco leaf adds quiet complexity. Fine-grained tannins feel light and wispy at first, slowly building through the back palate and stretching into a long, clean, persistent finish.

Available in 750ml and 1.5L magnum formats.

 

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APPELLATION

Napa Valley

VARIETAL

Red Blend

BLEND

80% Merlot
12% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Cabernet Franc

 
BARREL PROGRAM

Aged 22 months
75% new French oak

VINEYARD
Sugarloaf Vineyard, planted on hillsides in Napa Valley, sits at approximately 850 feet in elevation and faces southwest toward San Pablo Bay.
 
SOIL TYPE

Hambright rock-outcrop complex. This site is composed of a very stony loam profile. Commonly referred to as the “red gold” of Napa these are shallow, well-drained soils formed in material weathered from basic igneous rocks.

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