Aperture 2018 'Del Rio Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

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Aperture 2018 'Del Rio Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley97+ points Limited new Cabernet from Aperture. a great up and coming label from Sonoma's Alexander Valley. Limited. 97 Points Robert Parker: "The Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Del Rio Vineyard was matured for 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has pure, layered scents of cassis, blueberries, milk chocolate, lilac, aniseed and conifer. The medium bodied palate boasts a deep well of spicy fruit underpinned by iron like tones. It has a seamless

Barnett and Cain

With a rich

it's up there with the best California Zins that cost twice as much

8 grams of acidity (measured in tartaric acid per liter)

sourced from such highly esteemed vineyards as Stagecoach

lifted by just enough freshness and finishing pleasantly savory

but the 2019 is less bombastic and more finessed

37% Merlot

wonderfully refreshing acidity that gives freshness and length to the spicy finish

peppery herbs

south-facing vineyard in the Fort Ross-Seaview region

94 Points Wine Spectator: "Deeply structured yet polished and lively