{"product_id":"aperture-cellars-bordeaux-red-blend","title":"Aperture Cellars Bordeaux Red Blend 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 pts Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis opulent Malbec-forward blend delivers loads of crushed blueberry, black plum, coffee and sage aromas on the nose, while the palate displays hearty tannic structure with lavish acidity and flavors of currant, cassis, shattered granite, dark chocolate and licorice. Rest this in the cellar for a decade or more and grill the biggest steak you can find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 1, 1);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94 pts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 1, 1);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend is a blend of 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and a splash of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. A more saturated red color, it’s pretty and floral with hints of mocha, purple flowers, black raspberries, and red-fruited highlights. The palate is full and ripe, with a plush and well-detailed feel and a long finish. Although it offers more immediate appeal in the vintage, it should have a wide window to show its best over the next 12-15 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2025 - 2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend is composed of 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak, it bursts from the glass with pure red cherry and pomegranate perfume, unfurling nuances of lavender, forest floor and glossy new oak as it opens in the glass. The medium-bodied palate features generous, floral fruit. It’s structured by powdery tannins and juicy acidity and has a long, layered finish. 8,470 cases produced.\u003cem\u003e Published: Dec 19, 2024, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReviewed by: Erin Brooks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonoma County\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e36% Malbec 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 24% Merlot 3% Petit Verdot 2% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months 50% new oak 59 and 70 gallon French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003eUnfined, unfiltered, un-acidified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbv:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis wine is composed of all hillside vineyards which helps to keep berry size down and concentration strong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClay Loam The vineyard blocks that make up our Red Blend are all clay soil type. This clay helps some of the early ripening varietals lengthen their growing season so the grapes achieve full phenolic ripeness while also keeping a freshness in the fruit characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonoma County","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022184312966,"sku":"CUR-ApertureBdxBlend","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ApertureBdxRedBlendbottle.png?v=1780245644","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/aperture-cellars-bordeaux-red-blend","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}