Aperture 'Soil Specific' Red Blend, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co., California 2021

Winemaker: Jesse Katz Farming: Sustainable Variety: 44% Merlot, 27% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Franc Terroir: clay Vinification: Hand harvested and brought into the winery within hours of being picked, hand-sorted. A cold soak of 4-7 days with minimal air incorporation starts the extraction and then cool fermentations with native yeast carry out the remaining. Air and temperature are controlled throughout the 14-28 day fermentation and extended maceration. Wines go through malolactic fermentation in barrel and are aged (sur-lees) for 18 months. Aging: Aged 18 months in 50% new oak, 59- and 70-gallon French oak barrels Tasting Note: The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend. Scores: 95+ points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate “The first iteration to include a significant amount of fruit from Farrow Ranch, Aperture’s latest vineyard acquisition. It has slowly unfurling sc