SOIL SERIES
2019 APERTURE BORDEAUX RED BLEND
For this vintage, we crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed dominantly of malbec and merlot and delicately balanced by smaller inclusion of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and petit verdot. The ripe fruit characters are structured by seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend. The 2019s are expressive in their youth and are drinking beautifully with a decant now, and will only continue to reward with cellaring.
Available in 750ml and 1.5L magnum formats
“Deep ruby-purple in color, the nose bursts with lilac perfume, Morello cherries, cured meats, star anise, tar and a mineral undercurrent. The palate is pixelated and lifted with glorious perfume lingering on the very long finish”
95-97 pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
APPELLATION
Alexander Valley
VARIETAL
Red Blend
BLEND
40% Malbec
32% Merlot
14% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
4% Petit Verdot
BARREL PROGRAM
Aged 18 months
45% New Oak
60 gallon French Oak Barrels
UNFINED, UNFILTERED AND UN-ACIDIFIED
VINEYARD
This wine is composed of all hillside vineyards which helps to keep berry size down and concentration strong. The sites are south and southeast facing for the early ripening varietals.
SOIL TYPE
Clay Loam Soils
