Aperture Cellars

Aperture Cellars is a modern Sonoma luxury house founded by Jesse Katz, known for polished, site-driven wines with a clear point of view. Katz has earned an unusual slate of early-career recognition, including being the first winemaker named to Forbes 30 Under 30, a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, and a Wine Spectator Rising Star. In 2025, Wine Enthusiast named him its Winemaker of the Year.

The aesthetic is inseparable from the story. Labels incorporate imagery shot by Katz’s father, renowned photographer Andy Katz, bringing a fine-art sensibility to the bottle that mirrors the winery’s emphasis on precision and detail.

Aperture has become a Sonoma favorite for programs that value pedigree, restraint, and presence, offering an ultra-premium set of wines that sit naturally in luxury hospitality and high-touch lists.