2020 Aperture "Soil Specific" Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed July 2023Inky purple/black-hued, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc. Ripe aromas of black cherry liqueur, eucalyptus, polished leather, and toasted cedar all come together beautifully in the glass. Ripe, pure black fruit fills the palate with notes of preserved black currant, candied violets, sweet tannins, and a pleasing note of espresso on the finish. It is long on the palate, has a good lift, and is clean on the finish. Drink 2025-2045. (AF)
Professional Reviews
96
Wine Advocate
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 18 months in 55% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it has alluring scents of Morello cherries and blueberries accented by wafts of laurel leaves, allspice and cocoa. Medium-bodied and firm yet velvety, it's ripe yet more restrained than previous vintages, offering classy oak spice and surprising drinkability. (EB)
93
The Wine Independent
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in French oak, 55% of it new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it delivers blackcurrant preserves, spicy plums, and fruitcake scents with hints of tar and underbrush. The full-bodied palate is firm, grainy, and lively, with beautiful fruit purity, quite lively and fresh with a long finish. "We were very selective in 2020," said winemaker Jess Katz. "Most of this comes from the hills of Del Rio - Alexander Valley, a little Farrow Ranch and some fruit from Chalk Hill Road." (LPB)
93
Wine Enthusiast
This handsome, concentrated and textural wine is deep in blackberries, blueberries and espresso flavors wrapped in firm, chewy tannins for a grippy texture that needs time to mellow. Decant if drinking soon. Best from 2026–2036. (JG)
Details
| Origin | Sonoma County, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 2024733 |