2022 Aperture Cellars Soil Specific Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley Sonoma County California 750ml

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.
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 Petit Verdot and Malbec, and a small hint of Merlot showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins. | Aperture Cellars

It unfurls dramatically on the nose, red and black cherry preserves giving way to lilac, tobacco, cast iron and new oak spices. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with perfumed fruit. It's structured by dusty tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. | 94 points, Erin Brooks for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

World famous photographer Andy Katz is "changing the way the world sees wine" through his lens while his son, Jesse Katz is "changing the way the world drinks" with his inspired and accomplished winemaking talent. Together they present a polished and approachable Cabernet aged in French Oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The black fruit influence on the palate is welcoming and expands in complexity with dark chocolate & espresso. Given a good decant, the potential reaches further and pleasant hints of cedar and juniper lay out in an open-work fashion across the finish.| Falling Bright