Aperture Cellars
Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘23 Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aperture Cellars Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Dark berries lead a concentrated profile, with gravel-like lift, tobacco spice, dried violet, and wet-stone detail. Soft tannins frame the depth and structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2023 vintage
The 2023 release comes from a four-acre, south-facing hillside site planted in 2000 on chalky volcanic soil in southeast Alexander Valley.
About Aperture Cellars
Aperture aged this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon for 22 months in new French oak and bottled it without fining, filtration, or acid adjustment.
From the cellar: pair with
Charcoal-grilled ribeye
Ribeye fat softens the Cabernet's tannic grip, while char complements its tobacco-spice detail.
Braised oxtail
Oxtail's slow-cooked richness matches the wine's concentration and dark-fruit profile.
Grilled king trumpet mushrooms
The mushrooms bring earthy savor that complements wet-stone and tobacco accents without adding sweetness.
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Frequently Asked
What is Aperture Cellars Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
It is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from a hillside site in Alexander Valley.
What does the 2023 Del Rio Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Expect concentrated dark fruit, gravel-like freshness, tobacco spice, floral detail, and soft tannins.
When should this wine be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2032-2046. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with this Cabernet Sauvignon?
Try charcoal-grilled ribeye, braised oxtail, or grilled king trumpet mushrooms.