Aperture CellarsWinemaker of the Year
Spend an hour discovering how Aperture brings Bordeaux varietals, Sonoma vineyards, and visual art into focus.
Winemaker Jesse Katz was named 2025 Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and is recognized for creating over 40+ perfect 100-point wines.
Purple Cork takes care of the planning, guest experience, shipping support, and live production around every Aperture experience.
Meet Aperture Cellars
#14 of the world’s 50 best vineyards.
Founded in 2009 by winemaker Jesse Katz, whose ambition was to craft wines on par with the quality and refinement that is integral to the best from Bordeaux. Jesse set down his roots in Sonoma believing it offered the best of both worlds: new-world fruit and old-world elegance.
Event attendees get a unique live tour of Aperture’s modern hospitality space and estate vineyards, dating back to 1912, while enjoying Aperture’s expressive whites and red wines.
Tasting ExpertLauryn Mitrovich
Director of Hospitality, Aperture
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Healdsburg hospitality, Alexander Valley vineyards
Aperture’s Sonoma story blends cool-climate vineyard sourcing, Bordeaux varietals, Jesse Katz’s winemaking, and renowned Andy Katz’s photography..
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Purple Cork White-Glove Service from Start to Sip
Purple Cork pampers you with professional, marketing-driven service, delivering a polished, impressive experience for your VIP guests.
One-hour Virtual Tasting Experience
2-3 weeks shipping, rush options available
Non-alcoholic and international substitutions available
Professional Event Production
A proven run-of-show naturally weaves tasting, business and fun, encouraging guest interaction and relationship building.
Planning & Guest Marketing
Purple Cork manages the planning schedule, registration processing, branded guest communications, and collateral.
Delivery & Follow-Through
Shipping and tracking support, guest customer care, post-event summary and attendance data.
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