The 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.
Aromas: Pithy Meyer lemon, elderflower, white blossoms, kiwi, green guava, and a touch of enchanting spice.
Palate: 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.