7.8
$58
Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Producer: Aperture Cellars
Region: Alexander Valley, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2017
Critic Score
7.8/10
Vivino
4.3/5
Flavor Profile
Black CherryMochaGraphiteBay LeafDark Chocolate
Reviews (1)
7.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026
Alexander Valley power meets elegant restraint in this mineral-driven bottling.
Black cherry intensity hits first. Mocha richness follows without overwhelming. Graphite minerality cuts through the fruit - signature Alexander Valley character. Bay leaf adds herbal complexity. Dark chocolate emerges on the finish. Structured tannins suggest decade-plus cellaring potential. This vintage drinks beautifully now but rewards patience.
Black cherry intensityMocha richnessGraphite mineralityBay leaf herbaceousnessDark chocolate finishStructured tannins
🍷 You want Napa power with Sonoma elegance for special dinners.
Pairs with: Herb-crusted lamb rack, Grilled ribeye with rosemary, 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.