Recently, we had the pleasure of attending Jesse Katz’s new
winery Aperture Cellars Spring Release party in Healdsburg. Jesse Katz is
a brilliant young winemaker who has traveled all over the world with his famous
photographer father Andy Katz. Andy has traveled to 90 countries and has also
written 14 books
Andy’s pictures grace Jesse’s bottles of wines thus the name Aperture. He has also done album covers for many famous rock groups like the Doobie Brothers and many others. His pictures also are displayed on the walls of this new winery that was completed in 2020.
Jesse learned his winemaking craft working for famous wineries like Petrus in France and Screaming Eagle in Napa. He made the wedding wine for his friend Justin Timberlake and sold the most expensive bottle of Cabernet at the Napa auction for $350,000.
The 2022 Spring Release featured these great wines with food bites perfectly paired with these works of art in a bottle. We especially enjoyed the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, 2019 Red Bordeaux blend, and 2019 Oliver Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon. You can also purchase these “sensational” wines at Draeger’s Market in Blackhawk.
Healdsburg is a slice of “wine heaven” with many great restaurants, hotels and wineries. The Healdsburg Square also has many tasting rooms to enjoy. You can also just go for the day as it is an easy 1.5-hour drive from Danville. It is a “must do” to add to your wine bucket list.
To make an appointment to visit and taste his wines go to:
