Lot #10 Aperture Cellars

“Block 12” is crafted from a single vineyard block at the famed Farrow Ranch, Aperture’s eastern hillside Geyserville estate vineyard site. This is the first 100-point vineyard in Alexander Valley history. While the Aperture team works with several of the distinctive block gems on the 80-acre property, this particular block has never been highlighted on its own before.

The team at Aperture first began working with Farrow Ranch for the 2010 vintage and created its first single vineyard wine for the Devil Proof Vineyards Malbec, their sister label in 2012. After having the privilege of working with the property for a decade and multiple 100-point scores were achieved from the vineyards, Aperture purchased the property to ensure future work with all the vineyard blocks, including the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon vines from block 12. “Now that we have ownership of the estate,” said founder and head winemaker Jesse Katz, “we have access to blocks we never had access to before.” These vines grow on red iron-rich volcanic soil and the wine will be matured for 22 months in 100% new French oak.

“Block 12” demonstrates a full-bodied palate with concentrated fruit, supported by velvety tannins and a seamless, underlying vein of freshness that drives the wine. Expect this wine to gain intensity and nuance as it spends time in the glass and will be long-lived in the cellar.

WINEMAKER(S): Head Winemaker Jesse Katz, Director of Winemaking Hillary Sjolund

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: August 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: March 2025

National Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX

International Distribution: Includes England, Japan, Korea; please inquire for additional countries.

A winemaker dinner or store visit is offered in your market as part of this lot. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.