Aperture Sauvignon Blanc

Aperture Cellars, founded by winemaker Jesse Katz, fuses Burgundian and Bordeaux sensibilities with Sonoma terroir. Working primarily with cool‑climate sites across Alexander Valley and the Russian River Valley, Katz focuses on high‑density plantings, precise canopy work, and clonal diversity to build layered fruit profiles.

Here, white wines are handled with reductive winemaking, partial skin contact and fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, concrete eggs, and large‑format oak to enhance texture while retaining tension. Whole‑cluster trials, micro‑lot vinification and rigorous barrel selection are integral to the house's style. Aperture's wines are known for purity of fruit, finely tuned structure, and site transparency, reflecting Katz's technical precision and his background working with top estates including Screaming Eagle and Pétrus.