Aperture Cellars - Healdsburg, California

Dustin G.

My wife and I scheduled a tasting with Aperture and have nothing but great things to say. We aren't wine experts, and our experience was incredible.

The setting is amazing, it's fairly close to a main road but they're done a great job arranging your view and sightlines. The architecture, design and landscape architecture are all well done.

The wines are fantastic. The Chenin Blanc was surprisingly enough my wife and I's favorite.

Our host was Nicole, and she was also just incredible. We sat in the South Tasting Room (I think that was what they called it), and if I went back, I'd request that room.

Incredible service, setting, design, drink, and they make you feel like you're their only guest. Make sure you schedule at least two months in advance and you'll love it.

Jodi R.

Aperture is an outstanding experience in a gorgeous setting with exceptional wine. If you're in the area, this is a winery well worth visiting. Grant was an excellent host, very knowledgeable, and attentive to outstanding customer service, ensuring our visit was time well spent. I can't say enough about the stunning architecture, expansive glass walls, and incredible photography. Simply breathtaking and, oh yes, the wine!!!

Tom C.

This is one of the bougiest wineries around but it’s so worth it. Shell out for the private room and the nicer wines, you won’t regret it.
The location is stunning both because of the building and the owner’s dad’s photographs they have all around. And then the wines themselves range from solid to outstanding. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Phil was fantastic!
It was our most expensive tasting, but also our favourite. Just bite the bullet and sign up.

Kathy H.

We came here per Montage’s recommendation and we were so impressed. Walking up to this incredible venue got even better when we walked in and were greeted by lovely Madeline wishing us Happy 40 th Anniversary and handed us each a bubbly glass of champagne. Then we were escorted to our own private tasting room to try all their delicious wines. Our favorite was their cab. 🍷. Madeline was so great and we were highly impressed with her knowledge of wines. We bonded that we all were originally from Ohio (Go Bucks ). Aperture is new but everyone is going to know that name very soon. So good. 🍷

Rose R. C.

I arrived at Aperture bright and early for our soil series tasting on a typically crisp Sonoma morning. Despite being just off the main road, the tasting room seemed to transport us to a secluded countryside idyll.

The rows of vines, bright and leafy in this first blush of summer, were perfectly framed the mountains rising in the distance. Coming from the son of a famous photographer, I guess I’d expect nothing less.

Our hostess, Mackenzie, was so much fun. Despite only knowing us for a few minutes, she made an effort to tailor our tasting to our individual tastes and experiences. We talked about everything from the winemakers formative inspiration to climate change and the future of viticulture in the region.

The variety and versatility of the wines we tasted totally blew my mind. During our tasting we learned that the winemaker, Jesse, sees his work as an extension of the same storytelling and artistry he learned through his father.

Even as casual tasters, this sense of artistry was evident in every glass. Each wine we tasted was truly special, reflecting a sense of both place and time.

The wines, hospitality, and design at Aperture Cellars were all equally stunning. Despite its buzz and popularity, there wasn’t an ounce of pretension or snobbiness either. Just a true love of wine.

I’d recommend a visit to Aperture Cellars to any friend in a heartbeat, and can’t wait to return to explore the rest of their wines again soon myself.

Dan S.

The whole experience exceeded our expectations, we were amazed not just by the wines (which personally I tasted before), but also by the views of the vineyards through the floor to ceiling windows. We were also impressed by the award-winning property for its modern architectural design.

Lauryn was the perfect host presenting the wines, telling us about the vineyards and taking time to answer all of our questions. She is a very knowledgeable and real asset.

We hope to have the chance to return to this amazing place when back in Napa.

Seamus M.

Was yearning for something a bit more out of this winery. We felt a little disappointed that all the wines we tasted were blends and not from their own vineyards however were impressed in their respective qualities. I was also a little disappointed in the architecture. It’s photographed well, but experientially falls flat. In the end our host was excellent, and left happy.

hope K.

Your tasting was by far the best we’ve ever had, anywhere!!!! Sean was an absolute delight when we had our private wine tasting this morning. He is certainly an expert in all things wine and phenomenal ambassador for Aperture Cellars. He is kind, patient, cordial and professional, all while making us feel at home. We will certainly be referring our friends to Aperture and asking for Sean, but I am confident all your staff are tops. Can’t wait to go home and stock with my cellar with Aperture wines.