SITE SERIES
2021 APERTURE OLIVER RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This single-vineyard, 100% cabernet sauvignon comes from Oliver Ranch, in Alexander Valley. Planted in 1989 by the viticulture legend, Phil Freese who leads the Aperture viticulture practices today, this 3.6-acre site is an exquisite example of precise vineyard planning and how obsessive attention to detail can shape the resulting wine.
“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oliver Ranch was matured for 22 months in 80% new French oak. It takes some patience on the nose as it unfurls its aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, cast iron, lilac, fennel and gingerbread spices. Its classy oak tones are nestled into a concentrated core of detailed fruit on the palate, and it has a weightless frame of velvety tannins. It’s noticeably energetic with bright acidity and has a very long, latent finish. In place of its typical density, this 2021 vintage of Oliver Ranch offers tremendous purity and elegance. 440 cases were made, and it will be long lived in the cellar.”
97+ pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
Available in 750ml and 1.5L magnum formats
APPELLATION
Alexander Valley
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
BARREL PROGRAM
Aged 22 months
80% new oak
60 gallon French oak barrels
VINEYARD
Oliver Ranch is the custom vineyard site plated by Phil Freese to showcase one of the best terroirs in California. These vines grow on a gravelly plateau that creates well-concentrated fruit that holds remarkable acidity and vibrant freshness.
SOIL TYPE
Volcanic Loam
