SOIL SERIES
2020 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 Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and a small hint of Merlot and Petit Verdot showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins.
Available in 1.5L bottles
“Blended with 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 18 months in 55% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it has alluring scents of Morello cherries and blueberries accented by wafts of laurel leaves, allspice and cocoa. Medium-bodied and firm yet velvety, it’s ripe yet more restrained than previous vintages, offering classy oak spice and surprising drinkability.”
96 pts – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
APPELLATION
Sonoma County
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND
91% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Cabernet Franc
3% Malbec
1% Merlot
1% Petit Verdot
BARREL PROGRAM
Aged 18 months
55% new oak
60 and 70 gallon French oak barrels
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
