SOIL SERIES
2020 APERTURE BORDEAUX RED BLEND
For this vintage, we crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed almost equally of cabernet sauvignon, malbec, and merlot, delicately balancing with a smaller inclusion of cabernet franc. The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend. The 2020s are expressive in their youth and are drinking beautifully with a decant now, and will only continue to reward with cellaring.
Available in 750ml bottles
“Composed of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Malbec, 28% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, matured in 45% new French oak for 18 months. Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, it is scented of blueberries and red and black cherries with nuances of graphite, spice and tea leaves, continuing to blossom aromatically as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is velvety and refreshing with alluringly floral fruit and a long, layered finish. Restrained and easy to drink, it’s a great success in a challenging vintage.”
97 pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
APPELLATION
Sonoma County
VARIETAL
Red Blend
BLEND
33% Cabernet Sauvignon
28% Malbec
28% Merlot
11% 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
