Wine Spectator – July 31, 2019 – Annual Chardonnay Report
A FIRST LOOK AT EXCITING NEW WINES
2017 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 94
Suave and rich-tasting, with concentrated flavors of dried pear, baked apple and melon that offer a lilting creaminess. Plush and well-spiced on the unctuous finish. Drink now through 2024.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard Russian River
Score: 93
Big, rich and powerful, featuring concentrated flavors of apple pastry, ripe pear and dried tropical fruits. Very toasty midpalate, with buttery accents on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard Carneros
Score: 94
Features finely textured and rich flavors of apple pastry, pear tart and lemon curd, backed by crunchy acidity. The minerally finish is lithe and filled with powerful spiciness. Drink now through 2025.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde and Sons Vineyard Carneros
Score: 96
Voluptuous and unctuous, featuring intensely pure flavors of baked pear, apple pastry and melon confit that are powerfully structured. Sage cream and butter accents show midpalate, with a long, rich finish that offers lemon curd notes. Drink now through 2025.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 94
Powerful toasty and crushed stone notes accent the focused flavors of Gala apple, nectarine and white berry. Dried tropical fruit details fill the rich and textured finish, with lemon drop hints. Drink now through 2025.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Powder House Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 92
A big, rich and fruity style, featuring apple and peach pastry flavors that offer some savory accents. The broad finish shows plenty of oak, with red berry hints. Drink now through 2023.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay Sugar Shack Estate Vineyard Napa Valley
Score: 93
A sculpted and sleek style, with lemon drop notes to the well-spiced flavors of apple tart, ripe pear and pineapple cake. The luscious finish offers exotic spice and cream accents. Drink now through 2023.
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2017 Aubert Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 95
Pure-tasting, offering vibrant, well-structured flavors of green pear, mango, apple and red peach. Shows lively minerality midpalate, with a finish of crushed stone and spice notes. Drink now through 2025.
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2017 Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 94
Juicy and well-sculpted, with dried rose petal, raspberry tart and crushed dark plum flavors, supported by medium-grained tannins and lively acidity. Red licorice accents emerge on the fresh, minerally finish. Drink now through 2024.
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2017 Aubert Pinot Noir UV-SL Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Score: 95
Rich, expressive and loaded with concentrated boysenberry, plum tart and dark cherry flavors that are flush with crunchy acidity. Minerally in the midpalate with a long, plush finish that features flinty and meaty overtones. Drink now through 2024.
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Articles and Reviews
- Wine Spectator - September 2024 Issue
- Wine Spectator - July 2024 Issue
- The Wine Advocate - July 2024
- James Suckling, Weekly Tasting Report - June 2024
- Vinous - May 2024
- The Wine Independent - September 2023 - Location, Location, Location
- Wine Spectator - June 2023
- Vinous - January 2023
- The Wine Advocate - December 2022 - Spotlight on Aubert
- James Suckling, Purity and Zest from Napa and Sonoma - November 2022
- The Wine Independent - September 2022 - The Citrus Circus
- Vinous - May 2022 - 2011 Napa Valley at Age Ten
- Wine Spectator - Spring 2021 - Producer Spotlight
- The Wine Advocate - January 2021 - Spotlight on Aubert
- Vinous - January 2021
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Press Archive
- James Suckling, Weekly Tasting Report - December 2020
- Wine Spectator - Spring 2020 - Producer Spotlight
- Vinous - January 2020 - 2017 & 2018 Napa Valley In Depth
- The Wine Advocate, Issue 245 End of October 2019
- Wine Spectator - July 31, 2019 - Annual Chardonnay Report
- Vinous - May 2019 - Exploring The Best New Releases from Sonoma and Beyond
- James Suckling, The Good and the Bad of Sonoma - November 2018
- The Wine Advocate, Mid-October 2018 New Releases
- Wine Spectator - July 31, 2018 - Annual Chardonnay Report
- June 2018 - Jeb Dunnuck
- Jan 2018 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
- The Wine Advocate Issue 233, October 2017
- May 2017 - James Suckling
- Jan 2017 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
- The Wine Advocate Issue 227, October 2016
- Jan 2016 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
- The Wine Advocate Issue 222, December 2015
- Jan 2015 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
- The Wine Advocate Issue 216, December 2014
- Wine Spectator Insider - July 30, 2014 Semi-Annual Report
- Jan 2014 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
- The Wine Advocate Issue 210, December 2013