2017 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast,Wine Review

Deep golden in color and cloudy but bright. That is typical appearance for Aubert. The nose is a bit different with pineapples, baked apples, lemon curd and vanilla bean. Full bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, there is a lot going on. The pineapple carries thru along with apples, slight vanilla, spice and some lemon curd on the long finish. This is complex and deep. It is great/contemplative on its own but will work well with food. It went very well with Veggie Flat Breads, but would also be great with clams. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

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A+

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2017

Current Price:

$185.00USD

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2012 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

Vintage:

2012

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Current Price:

$225.00USD

Light green/gold in color. The nose is tight at first but opens quickly. Showing dust, slight vanilla and lemons. With air, more of the oak shows as fresh cut lumber. It has a slightly oily texture which is very nice. On the palate, more red apples. As the oak subsides a bit with air, the depth and complexity take front stage. This is really deep and complex and even at age 7, still needs a bit more time to get to peak though it is drinking well right now. The finish is a bit sweet and very long. This should go well with a wide variety of foods and in this case was perfect with a B

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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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A+

Current Price:

$130.00USD

Served from Magnum. This was stunning. Light gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has smoke, vanilla, lemons and marzipan. A bit tight but opens with air. On the palate, vanilla and lemons with a slight melon note and a charred base. A beautiful backbone of acidity that makes this very food friendly. Long finish. This wine should continue to mature and develop for a few more years and should easily be good for fifteen years, depending on how you like your Chardonnay. It is also fantastic right now. Very food friendly with all but the meatiest of dishes.

2020 Aubert Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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2020

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Current Price:

$135.00USD

Green/gold in color, slightly cloudy. The nose is very nice with vanilla and lemon cream. Full bodied. Slight tannins. On the palate, this is complex and delicious. Lemon cream with a touch of limes. Good acidity. Long finish. This is very young but has such precision that its worth opening now. Delicious on its own, this works with assorted cheeses and lighter foods or sea food. Drink over the next ten to twelve years.

2017 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast,Wine Review

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