Winery Information
Winery Information for: Aperture Cellars
Winery Founded: 1/1/2009
Winery Founded by: Jesse Katz
Winery Current Owner: Jesse Katz
Winery Description: Aperture Cellars is a highly regarded winery in Sonoma County, California, founded by winemaker Jesse Katz. Inspired by his photographer father, Andy Katz, the winery blends artistry with precision to craft exceptional Bordeaux-style wines that showcase the diverse terroirs of Sonoma. Aperture specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other Bordeaux varietals, sourcing fruit from meticulously selected vineyards to create wines of depth, elegance, and balance. With a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the winery produces wines that reflect both a sense of place and a refined, modern approach. Aperture’s state-of-the-art tasting room in Healdsburg offers a curated, immersive experience where visitors can explore its portfolio in a stunning, contemporary setting that pays homage to both fine wine and fine art.
Winery Web site URL: https://aperture-cellars.com/
Winery Mailing List URL: https://aperture-cellars.com/mailing-list/
X, formerly known as Twitter URL: https://x.com/ApertureWines
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/aperturecellars/
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/aperturecellars/
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Last updated information for this winery on: 2/11/2025
Aperture Cellars wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025; 2024 Clarksburg Chenin Blanc (2/11/2025, $30), 2024 Sonoma County Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc (2/11/2025, $45), 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Oliver Ranch Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2/11/2025, $125), 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley SJ Ranch Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2/11/2025, $125), 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2/11/2025, $125), 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Proterra Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot (2/11/2025, $150)
- March 2025;
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- July 2025;
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- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024;
- February 2024; 2023 Clarksburg Chenin Blanc ($30), 2023 Sonoma County Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc ($45), 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Nomad Cabernet Franc/Merlot ($150), 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Oliver Ranch Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley SJ Ranch Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125)
- March 2024;
- April 2024;
- May 2024;
- June 2024;
- July 2024;
- August 2024; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Estate Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc ($85), 2022 Sonoma County Russian River Valley 1912 Estate Blend ($90), 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend, 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Estate Farrow Ranch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Sonoma County Red Blend Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc ($60), 2022 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon ($75), 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Estate Farrow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($175)
- September 2024;
- October 2024;
- November 2024;
- December 2024;
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023;
- February 2023;
- March 2023; 2022 Clarksburg Chenin Blanc ($35), 2022 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc ($50), 2020 Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2019 Farrow Ranch Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($150), 2019 Napa Valley Sugarloaf Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($150)
- April 2023;
- May 2023;
- June 2023;
- July 2023;
- August 2023; 2021 Russian River Valley Estate 1912 Blend Zinfandel/Carignan/Petite Sirah/Grenache/Mourvedre/Semillon/Cabernet Franc ($90), 2021 Sonoma County Bordeaux Red Blend Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc ($60), 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon ($75)
- September 2023;
- October 2023; 2021 Russian River Valley Estate 1912 Red Blend ($90), 2021 Sonoma County Bordeaux Red Blend Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc ($60), 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon ($75)
- November 2023;
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022;
- February 2022;
- March 2022; 2021 Clarksburg Barrel-Fermented Chenin Blanc ($35), 2021 Sonoma County Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc ($45), 2019 Alexander Valley Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($150), 2019 Alexander Valley SJ Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($150), 2019 Alexander Valley Oliver Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($150)
- April 2022;
- May 2022;
- June 2022;
- July 2022;
- August 2022; 2020 Alexander Valley Bordeaux Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Merlot/Cabernet Franc ($60), 2020 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($75)
- September 2022;
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021;
- February 2021;
- March 2021; 2020 North Coast Chenin Blanc ($30), 2020 Sonoma County Bennett Valley Dry Stack Vineyard Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc ($40), 2018 Alexander Valley Oliver Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2018 Alexander Valley Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2018 Alexander Valley SJ Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2018 Alexander Valley Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot ($55)
- April 2021;
- May 2021;
- June 2021;
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021; 2019 Alexander Valley Bordeaux Red Blend Malbec/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot ($55), 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($70), 2019 Russian River Valley Estate 1912 Blend ($85)
- October 2021;
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
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