Aperture proudly served as the official wine sponsor for the highly anticipated opening night of Ragtime at Lincoln Center on October 16, 2026. The post-performance celebration welcomed more than 850 distinguished guests, including an illustrious lineup of New York cultural figures such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Audra McDonald, Ben Platt, Phillipa Soo, Bebe Neuwirth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell, among many others. The evening featured passed hors d’oeuvres and a lively two-hour cast party following the performance, where guests enjoyed pours of Aperture’s 2021 Chenin Blanc and 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend, two standout expressions that perfectly complemented the elegant and celebratory atmosphere.

The wines were met with glowing feedback throughout the evening, with guests praising their quality, balance, and distinctive sense of place. As the exclusive wine poured alongside Bacardi’s spirits partnership, Aperture received tremendous visibility among artists, patrons, and tastemakers alike. The sponsorship not only underscored the brand’s ongoing support for the arts but also aligned Aperture with a night defined by creativity, culture, and connection--- an unforgettable celebration of music, theater, and community at one of New York City’s most iconic institutions.