SOIL SERIES
2024 APERTURE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Focusing first on the cabernet fruit from our mineral-rich, volcanic soil sites nestled on the hillside slopes in the Alexander Valley. This vintage’s blend is uniquely crafted with delicate inclusions of merlot, petit verdot, and malbec, showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins.
Available in 750ml and 1.5L bottles
APPELLATION
Sonoma County
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND
88% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot
4% Petit Verdot
3% Malbec
AGING PROGRAM
Aged 16 months
50% new French oak
59 and 70 gallon French oak
10% concrete
VINEYARD
A mix of eastern hillsides that are south and southwest facing with a benchland block. Hillside Cabernet vineyard sites, all with mineral-rich volcanic soils, are always the first focus of this blend.
SOIL TYPE
Volcanic
