{"title":"Aperture Cellars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperture Cellars is the father-and-son project of celebrated photographer Andy Katz and winemaker Jesse Katz, one of the most decorated young winemakers in California. Jesse trained at some of the most rigorous addresses in the wine world. Pétrus, Screaming Eagle, Lafite, before returning home to Sonoma to launch Aperture. The wines are Bordeaux-variety expressions framed with the same precision Andy brings to his photography: site, light, focus. Aperture has earned 100-point scores and a place on the most discerning wine lists in Texas. The lineup includes the Del Rio and Oliver Ranch single-vineyard Cabernets, the Red Blend, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aperture-chenin-blanc-north-coast-2023","title":"Aperture Chenin Blanc North Coast  2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2023 Aperture Chenin Blanc is a vibrant, dry white wine crafted by winemaker Jesse Katz from old-vine plantings dating back to the 1940s in the Clarksburg AVA. It features crisp acidity, a medium-bodied weightless feel, and high ratings (91–95 points) from major critics. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClarksburg AVA, California (Sacramento River delta breezes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAromas: White blossoms, starfruit, candied citrus, and wet stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003ePalate: Lemon curd, yuzu, mango, lemongrass, and a saline-mineral finish\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712550891563,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0883\/3579\/files\/aperture-sonoma-chenin-blanc-2023-750ml-372503_540x_40f813c3-126f-4340-bfb0-a623e69cfdf9.webp?v=1786322343"},{"product_id":"aperture-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county-2024","title":"Aperture Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 4;\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Aperture Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc is a premium, structurally complex white wine from Sonoma County crafted by winemaker Jesse Katz. It carries a 93-point rating from Wine Enthusiast and is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc (incorporating Sauvignon Musqué clones) and 10% Sémillon. Multi-vineyard from Russian River Valley, Farrow Ranch in Alexander Valley, and late-ripening fruit from the Dry Stack Vineyard in Bennett Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas: Pithy Meyer lemon, elderflower, white blossoms, kiwi, green guava, and a touch of enchanting spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: A texturally rich, almost waxy mouthfeel balanced by vibrant, mouthwatering acidity, showing layers of lime peel, ginger, melon, summer pear, and a distinct chalky minerality on a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 4;\"\u003e                                                            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712553218091,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0883\/3579\/files\/aperture-sauvignon-blanc-2024-750ml-232218_720x_a71f410f-8099-4315-a458-693b4c1294ac.webp?v=1786322687"},{"product_id":"aperture-red-wine-alexander-valley-2022","title":"Aperture Red Wine Alexander Valley 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSourcing: Cultivated from mineral-rich, volcanic hillside vineyard blocks nestled along the eastern hillsides of the Alexander Valley. Critical Acclaim: Wine Enthusiast (97 pts), International Wine Report (95 pts), Decanter (94 pts), Jeb Dunnuck (94 pts), and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (93 pts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAromas: Expressive notes of crushed blueberry, black plum, wet roses, lavender, and damp forest floor intermingled with coffee, sage, and a whisper of toasted vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePalate: A medium-to-full-bodied, rich frame bursting with fresh raspberry, cassis, and red plum. It possesses a hearty, powdery tannic structure balanced by lavish acidity, concluding with layers of dark chocolate, licorice, espresso, and shattered granite\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 7;\"\u003e                                                                                                           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e                \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712562032683,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0883\/3579\/files\/ApertureRedBlend2022.webp?v=1786323431"},{"product_id":"aperture-cabernet-sauvignon-alexander-valley-2023","title":"Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA The 2023 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon is a monumental, blockbuster red wine from Sonoma County's Alexander Valley, crafted by superstar winemaker Jesse Katz. Spectacular critic reviews—including a 98-point rating from the International Wine Report and a 96+ point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate—and is structured as a premium blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eAromas: Strikingly layered with deep scents of cassis, sun-kissed blackberry, wild marionberry, dark chocolate, and cast iron, underscored by lilac, graphite, and cedar.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Full-bodied, impressively concentrated, and precise. It features a plush texture loaded with black cherry, mulberry, espresso, and savory herbs. The mouthfeel is defined by an haut couture frame of powdery, velvety tannins and refreshing acidity that leads into an incredibly long, elegant, and resonant finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712564228139,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/0883\/3579\/files\/ApertureCS-2023.png?v=1786323624"},{"product_id":"aperture-cabernet-sauvignon-oliver-ranch-vineyard-alexander-valley-2022","title":"Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Oliver Ranch Vineyard Alexander Valley 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aperture-cellars.com\/aperture-spring-release\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e2022 Aperture Oliver Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a rare, ultra-premium single-vineyard red wine from Alexander Valley, crafted by winemaker Jesse Katz as part of his exclusive \"Site Series\". The Vineyard: Sourced from a tiny, custom 3-acre parcel designed by legendary viticulturist Phil Freese and planted in 2003. The vines surround the Michelin-starred Cyrus restaurant in Alexander Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAromas: Deep, expressive layers of cassis, violet blossoms, tobacco leaf, and shaved graphite, accented by cool-toned mint and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePalate: Powerfully structured yet exceptionally seamless. 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