Aperture Cellars

Estate Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc

Alexander Valley

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Sauvignon Blanc

ABV

Peak 2025-2029

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2025-2029).

As of May 2026 the 2022 Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc is in the final stage of its drinking window, with the hard decline approaching in 2032. The wine has been drinking at its best and the peak is considered 2025 through 2029. The passionfruit and green apple fruit is still vivid and bright, the acidity is intact and the finish retains its lingering vibrancy. There is no reason to hold bottles any longer; this wine is for drinking now. Serve well-chilled and enjoy immediately after opening with no need for decanting. Those who have been holding bottles from release should open them over the next year while the tropical fruit character remains at its most expressive.

Related vintages

The ‘22 Estate Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc.

A vibrant, passionfruit-driven estate Sauvignon Blanc from Aperture's Farrow Ranch in Alexander Valley, combining tropical brightness with precise acidity.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

The 2022 Aperture Cellars Estate Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley arrives as a pale green-gold of luminous clarity. The nose is immediately engaging: passionfruit leads with tropical vibrancy, followed by green apple and guava candy, creating an aromatic profile that is tangy, bright and distinctly New World in its exuberance. Candied green apple adds a sweet lift without tipping into confected territory. On the palate the wine is crisp and focused, with juicy acidity that drives through from entry to finish. The mid-palate carries a clean brightness that keeps the fruit vivid and precise rather than soft or overly textured. This is not a wine that relies on oak or sur lie richness; it depends on the clarity and precision of the Farrow Ranch fruit to make its case, and it does so with confidence. The finish is vibrant and lingering, with the passionfruit and green apple notes persisting cleanly. For lovers of tension-driven, site-specific Sauvignon Blanc, this is a serious effort that demonstrates what Alexander Valley can achieve with the variety at the estate level.

The 2022 vintage

The 2022 growing season in Alexander Valley for white varieties was shaped by a warm but moderate summer. Alexander Valley is better known for red Bordeaux varieties, but the warmth that suits Cabernet Sauvignon also delivers full ripeness in Sauvignon Blanc while the valley's diurnal temperature variation preserves the natural acidity and freshness that the variety requires to maintain its characteristic brightness. The 2022 harvest was clean and timely, and the resulting Sauvignon Blancs show excellent concentration and fruit definition.

About Aperture Cellars

Aperture Cellars, founded by Jesse Katz in Alexander Valley, is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings, but the Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc is an equally serious effort that demonstrates the estate's commitment to site expression across varieties. Farrow Ranch is the home estate vineyard, and the Sauvignon Blanc is farmed with the same precision that goes into the Cabernet program. Jesse Katz has spoken of his desire to show that Alexander Valley can produce world-class white wines that stand alongside the region's red benchmarks.

From the cellar: pair with

Oysters with mignonette and lemon

The wine's juicy acidity and tangy passionfruit character are a classic partner for raw oysters, and the clean brightness cuts through the brine perfectly.

Seared scallops with green apple salsa

The green apple note in the wine finds a direct mirror in the salsa, while the wine's acidity lifts the richness of the seared scallops.

Goat cheese crostini with honey and herbs

Sauvignon Blanc's natural affinity for goat cheese is well-established; the wine's tangy brightness cuts through the cheese while the honey softens the wine's acidity.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 8-10C / 46-50F
Decanting: No decanting needed. Serve directly from the refrigerator or at cellar temperature. Pour into a medium white wine glass and enjoy immediately.
Cellar Storage: 8-10C / 46-50F

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Frequently Asked

Is Alexander Valley known for Sauvignon Blanc?

Alexander Valley is primarily known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but producers like Aperture Cellars are demonstrating that the valley can produce compelling site-specific Sauvignon Blanc with the right farming and approach.

Does this Sauvignon Blanc see any oak?

The Farrow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc is made in a crisp, unoaked style that preserves the natural fruit character and acidity of the estate vineyard rather than adding textural richness through oak aging.

When should I drink the 2022?

The wine is in peak drinking condition now and should be consumed through 2029. Do not hold bottles beyond 2032.

How does this compare to Napa or Sonoma Coast Sauvignon Blancs?

The Farrow Ranch expression is more tropical and full than coastal Sauvignon Blanc but retains more freshness and precision than many Napa versions. It sits between the two in style, showing Alexander Valley's distinctive terroir.