Wine detail

Aperture

Bordeaux Red Blend

Sonoma County

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Red Blend

Peak 2028-2036

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2036.

The ‘21 Bordeaux Red Blend.

Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 is from Sonoma County, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2040Peak window 2028-2036

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Aperture's 2021 Bordeaux Red Blend comes from Sonoma County, United States.

About Aperture

Aperture's Bordeaux Red Blend comes from Sonoma County, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted prime rib with horseradish cream

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck breast with cherry gastrique

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Lamb rack with herb crust

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021?

Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 is from Sonoma County, United States.

What does Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 taste like?

Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2036. 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 Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2021?

Pair this wine with Roasted prime rib with horseradish cream; Duck breast with cherry gastrique; or Lamb rack with herb crust.