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8.3
$52

Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Producer: Aperture Cellars
Region: Alexander Valley, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage

2015

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

Black CherryMochaGraphiteBay LeafDark Chocolate

Reviews (1)

8.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Alexander Valley Cab delivers Napa-level intensity with elegant restraint.

Dark cherry floods the glass. Mocha richness weaves through graphite minerality. Bay leaf adds herbal complexity without overwhelming the fruit core. Silky tannins carry dark chocolate undertones through a persistent finish. This 2015 hits peak drinking now but promises another decade of evolution. Aperture proves Alexander Valley can rival its prestigious neighbors. Clean winemaking lets terroir shine through pristine fruit expression.

Dark cherry intensityGraphite mineralityMocha richnessBay leaf complexityDark chocolate finishSilky tannin structure

🍷 You want Napa-quality Cabernet without the trophy price tag.

Pairs with: Grilled ribeye with herb butter, Braised short ribs, Aged cheddar and dark chocolate, Wild mushroom risotto

About the Producer

Aperture Cellars

Jesse Katz's Alexander Valley project. Photographer's eye for detail. Bold red blends.

About the Region

Alexander Valley, USA

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