Aperture Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Aperture Cellars
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Alexander Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2020
Sku	74338
Size	750ml

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

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. 

With small percentages of Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this red succeeds in its cohesion and sense of richness. Supple tannins support a core of juicy red and blue fruit within an expansive and well-structured foundation of integrated oak.