{"id":2790,"date":"2026-06-30T15:35:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctmag.com\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2026-06-30T18:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:03:48","slug":"the-great-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctmag.com\/index.php\/the-great-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Estate: Montage Healdsburg Estate-Grown Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5af4282f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b695071\" id=\"by-scott-beattie\" data-block-id=\"b695071\"><style>.stk-b695071 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">By Scott Beattie<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-541a6b20\" data-block-type=\"core\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6ce9225\" data-block-id=\"6ce9225\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6ce9225-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-831eb4c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"831eb4c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-831eb4c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-831eb4c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee154e9e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ce63644\" data-block-id=\"ce63644\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Montage International has partnered with Jesse Katz\u2014founder of Aperture Cellars and Wine Enthusiast\u2019s 2025 Winemaker of the Year\u2014to launch Montage Estate, an exclusive collection of wines grown and harvested from the estate vineyards at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montage.com\/healdsburg\/\">Montage Healdsburg<\/a>. The vineyard itself was designed by Katz in 2019, before the resort was built, when he identified the most prime volcanic hillside blocks for winemaking among the property\u2019s 258 acres. The result is a collection deeply rooted in Alexander Valley terroir and guided by Katz\u2019s world-class, Bordeaux-influenced style.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The inaugural release, 2023 Aperture, Montage Estate Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the flagship of the collection\u2014a powerful yet precise expression of the property\u2019s steepest hillside blocks. Primarily cabernet sauvignon with a touch of malbec, it opens with aromas of crushed black cherry, wildflowers, cedar, and dark fruit, leading to a rich palate of cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate balanced by savory herbs and graphite. Firm, polished tannins and bright acidity give the wine both structure and lift, with a long, resonant finish. Built for cellaring, it is as much about the future as the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Then there is the just-debuted 2025 Aperture, Montage Estate Vineyard, Ros\u00e9, crafted from all five of the red Bordeaux varietals, in the tradition of Proven\u00e7al restraint, but with the depth and generosity of Sonoma fruit. Pale blush in the glass, it delivers aromas of raspberry, strawberry, quince, and rose petal, with a crisp, vibrant palate and a clean, energetic finish\u2014equally at home poolside or at the dinner table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Rounding out the spring debut, the 2025 Aperture, Montage Estate Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc blends estate-grown sauvignon blanc with a musqu\u00e9 clone, lending floral lift and silky texture alongside the variety\u2019s natural brightness. Expect expressive aromas of guava, lime zest, passionfruit, and citrus blossom, with a palate that balances lively acidity with layered richness and a long, refreshing finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Montage Estate wines are available exclusively across Montage and Pendry hotels and resorts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cfb8bfe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cfb8bfe\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cfb8bfe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cfb8bfe-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-1a5404d\" data-block-id=\"1a5404d\"><style>.stk-1a5404d .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:771px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img 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