SOIL SERIES
2023 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 malbec, and a hint of merlot and petit verdot, showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins.
Available in 750ml and 1.5L bottles
APPELLATION
Sonoma County
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND
95% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Malbec
1% Merlot
1% Petit Verdot
AGING PROGRAM
Aged 18 months
55% new French oak
59 and 70 gallon French oak
10% concrete
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
