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Aperture Oliver Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Winemaker Jesse Katz isn’t just one of the promising young winemakers coming out of California – his dad Andy is also a noted photographer, making for their label Aperture’s distinctive wine labels. This tree-lined path image was chosen for its brooding quality, highlighting Oliver Ranch’s single vineyard character. The Alexander Valley 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot blend is aged 22 months in 50% new oak, and is unfined, unfiltered and unacidifed. The flavours are pure and unforgettable, featuring rich black cherry laced with crunchy tannins, leading to a generous finish. Price on enquiry from KAL Wine Source Asia

2015 VINTAGE

• Fourth consecutive years of drought in Sonoma County saw a smaller but high quality vintage.

• A warm summer accelerated maturity and picking, resulting in one of the earliest harvests on record.

• Like other grapes, there were smaller berries for Cabernet Sauvignon, which gave it greater concentration and ripeness in balance with tannins and colour.