SOIL SERIES
2021 APERTURE BORDEAUX RED BLEND
For this vintage, we crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed primarily of merlot and malbec, with almost equal inclusions of cabernet sauvignon, petite verdot, and cabernet franc. The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend.
Available in 750ml and 1.5L bottles
”The first iteration to include a significant amount of fruit from Farrow Ranch, Aperture’s latest vineyard acquisition… It has slowly unfurling scents of red and black currants, chocolate-covered cherries, integrated new oak spices, tobacco and tapenade. The palate is particularly elegant, balancing concentrated, nuanced flavors with a frame of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity that calls you back to the glass.”
95+ pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
APPELLATION
Sonoma County
VARIETAL
Red Blend
BLEND
44% Merlot
27% Malbec
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Petit Verdot
9% Cabernet Franc
BARREL PROGRAM
Aged 18 months
45% new oak
60 and 70 gallon French oak barrels
VINEYARD
This wine is composed of all hillside vineyards which helps to keep berry size down and concentration strong.
SOIL TYPE
Clay Loam Soils
