2015 Aperture Cellars Oliver Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley Sonoma California 750ml

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Aperture Oliver Ranch, which includes 11% Cabernet Franc, was brought up in 80% New French Oak. It's another saturated purple-colored effort that offers a mineral-laced bouquet of smoked red and black currants, tobacco leaf, scorched earth, and charcoal. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age to shed some baby fat and develop complexity but is an undeniably promising wine. | 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

The unique gravely plateau that the Oliver Ranch vineyard sits on allows this extremely concentrated Cabernet to hold its acidity and freshness to balance out the rich flavors of black cherry, currant, and strawberry with a wonderful complexity aided by sweet oak, crushed rock, and spice. The 11% of barrel-fermented Cabernet Franc adds a fresh floral component and brings a smooth finesse to the finish. This wine will gain depth and complexity for decades. Enjoy today with a decant for a few hours. | Aperture Cellars