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 750ml format
While the significant wildfire challenges of this vintage did not allow us to produce our entire portfolio of wines, the wines we were able to put to bottle were done so with complete confidence and a renewed sense of awe for the delicate balance between unpredictable nature and precise science that our craft is rooted in. We are proud to share this flawless cabernet sauvignon blend with you now.
A note on the 2020 vintage from our Winemaker and Founder, Jesse Katz
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
