{"product_id":"2023-aperture-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon-alexander-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2023 Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing 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 a delicate inclusion of Malbec, and a hint of Merlot and Petit Verdot, showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tasted the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon in October, not long after it was bottled in August. Grapes were harvested October 5 through November 3. It was blended with 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 18 months in 55% new French oak barrels plus 10% concrete—a new aging vessel Aperture has started experimenting with. It has slowly unfurling scents of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, cast iron and floral hints. The full-bodied palate is impressively concentrated without over-ripeness, and its flavors are rich yet minerally. It has an haut couture frame of powdery tannins and refreshing acidity and a very long, elegant finish. It should be very long lived in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003eRating: 96+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of plums, blackberries, marionberries and red soil. Full-bodied and structured yet approachable, with abundant yet integrated tannins and a lot of earthy minerality in the finish. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965595795643,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6837\/files\/appcabfinal.jpg?v=1781546131","url":"https:\/\/www.woodswholesalewine.com\/products\/2023-aperture-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon-alexander-valley-usa-750ml","provider":"Woods Wholesale Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}