{"id":6833,"date":"2025-12-02T11:19:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montage.com\/?page_id=6833"},"modified":"2026-03-19T05:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:39:08","slug":"introducing-montage-estate-curated-wines-from-montage-international-in-collaboration-with-aperture-cellars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montage.com\/index.php\/press-room\/introducing-montage-estate-curated-wines-from-montage-international-in-collaboration-with-aperture-cellars\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Montage Estate: Curated Wines From Montage International in Collaboration with Aperture Cellars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introducing Montage Estate: Curated Wines From Montage International in Collaboration with Aperture Cellars<\/h1>\n
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Montage International partners with renowned winemaker, Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars, to launch a first-of-its-kind collaboration of exclusive wines harvested from Montage Healdsburg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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ORANGE COUNTY, CA. (December 2, 2025) \u2013<\/strong> Today, Montage International<\/a> unveils its own private collection of estate bottled wine, Montage Estate, crafted in partnership with celebrated first-generation winemaker Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars<\/a>. Montage Estate will be available exclusively at all Montage<\/a> and Pendry<\/a> Hotels & Resorts. The inaugural launch features three varietals grown and harvested from Montage Healdsburg\u2019s estate vineyards, whose setting in the heart of Sonoma County in Alexander Valley is renowned for its elevation, terroir, and natural beauty.<\/p>\n

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In collaboration with Jesse Katz, recent winner of Wine Enthusiast\u2019s prestigious \u2018Winemaker of the Year\u2019 Award for 2025, each wine reflects a shared commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and sense of place. Debuting today with the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, the collection will expand in Spring 2026 with a Ros\u00e9 and Sauvignon Blanc. Poured by the glass and available by bottle in the resort\u2019s lobby bars and on the menus of each signature restaurant, the Cabernet will debut December 15th, just in time for the holiday season. 375 mL formats will also be available in guestroom honor bars.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are incredibly proud to debut a new collection of wines crafted in partnership with Jesse Katz and Aperture Cellars, sourced directly from Montage Healdsburg\u2019s estate vineyard,\u201d said Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Montage International. \u201cJesse\u2019s unwavering dedication to the estate and his exceptional winemaking embody the soul of Sonoma County. It is an honor to share these wines with our guests and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Montage Estate wines are made at Aperture exclusively and crafted from the Estate vineyard at Montage Healdsburg that Katz designed with the resort in 2019. Before the hotel was built, Katz identified the most beautiful volcanic hillsides and small nestled blocks located throughout the property\u2019s 258 acres that he deemed most prime for winemaking.<\/p>\n

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A mainstay of Sonoma wine country, Katz brings a dynamic approach to his craft, tapping experience from P\u00e9trus in Bordeaux, Screaming Eagle and Robert Foley in Napa Valley, and Vi\u00f1a Cobos and Bodega Noemia in Argentina. Jesse became the first winemaker ever featured on Forbes\u2019 \u201830 Under 30,\u2019 list and his wines have set world records, including a $1 million Cabernet Sauvignon, the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold. He was recognized by Wine Enthusiast on their \u201840 Under 40 Tastemaker\u2019 list, was nominated for their \u2018Wine Executive of the Year\u2019 award in 2023, and in 2025 won the publication\u2019s \u2018Winemaker of the Year\u2019 award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world of wine. This dual nomination for two Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards (2025 Winemaker of the Year and 2023 Wine Executive of the Year) is something few winemakers ever achieve and serves to cement Jesse\u2019s status as a trailblazer in the world of wine.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt has been a true honor to collaborate with Montage on this project and see the vineyard flourish over the years from when I originally designed them in 2019. From the very beginning, our shared vision was to create wines that embody the spirit of Sonoma; expressive, elegant, and deeply rooted in the land. The Montage Estate Vineyard is one of the most striking sites I\u2019ve ever worked with, and the resulting wines reflect that sense of place with energy, depth, and balance. It\u2019s incredibly rewarding to see these wines poured across Montage and Pendry properties, connecting guests to the beauty and character of Sonoma County,\u201d said Jesse Katz, Founder and Winemaker, Aperture Cellars.<\/p>\n

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Debuting this holiday season, the 2023 Aperture \u201cMontage Estate Vineyard\u201d Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong> offers a heartfelt expression of world-class vines, reflecting the distinguished character and complexities synonymous with Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Composed of fruit from the steepest hillside blocks of the estate\u2019s Cabernet Sauvignon vines, plus a small addition of Malbec, the nose is strikingly layered, combining aromas of crushed black cherries, wildflowers, roasted coffee bean, cedary herbs, and dark fruits. The palate is an experience of intensity and grace, with an offering of cassis, blackberries, and dark chocolate, balanced by savory herbs and graphite. Firm, polished tannins and vibrant acidity structure the wine without weighing it down, granting power and lift. The finish is incredibly bright and extended and resonant, echoing spice, fruit, and earthy undertones.<\/p>\n

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Debuting in Spring 2026, the 2025 Aperture \u201cMontage Estate Vineyard\u201d Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong> and the 2025 Aperture \u201cMontage Estate Vineyard\u201d Ros\u00e9 <\/strong>will be unveiled.<\/p>\n