Aubert
Carneros Chardonnay 2015
Figured I’d pull one as a delivery arrived and this (appellation Aubert) seems to be a hot topic on here recently. Opened like a sauv blanc almost and took time to show itself but was nice.
I found it enjoyable but I understand the QPR argument. It’s priced close enough to the single vineyard so may not be worth it. — 7 years ago
Agree, the Sonoma coast is a PNP. The single vineyard bottles need a minimum of 5 years.
Don’t like either. The single vineyards need five years.
I haven’t had any appellation Auberts before last night. I may have a Sonoma coast one tonight to compare. I usually favor Sonoma coast chards over Carneros.
Gemstone Vineyards
Estate Red Blend 2013
Figured I’d check in here. The merlot is noticeable, and I love it. With time this is going to be a big fat plush wine. Right now still tannic, and starting to show itself. Patience for another year or two will pay dividends. — 7 years ago
Maybach Family Vineyards
Eterium Chardonnay 2015
Nice pull.
Thanks @David L I saw you had the RM which is why I asked about that vineyard! Started tracking on Wine searcher already.
Haven’t had a Littorai in quite sometime. At one time many years I belonged to the club. They were always very good.
Aubert
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2015
@Shay A id agree. I’m going to dedicate my dollars to all single vineyard going forward! These were my first appellation ones.
@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher going off of @David L advice, five years. I’ve been buying for a few and have only opened a Lauren early. Age does seem to do good things for these if you can wait. I love the UV-SL!
UV- SL is my favorite! The 15 will drink great in 2020 .
Stephen Jackshaw
This wine needs time but is showing beautiful dark fruit now. Oak is integrating nicely, I’m going hands off for a couple years mostly because this seems to have a great upside. — 7 years ago