This is a Pinot Noir Blank which was not on the list. — 4 years ago
I tend to agree with my buddy Matt Kramer who maintains that the single most reliably tasty wine in the world is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. What that means to me is if you buy a bottle for $15 - $25 you almost always are going to get something that a) tastes like you expect it to and b) is delicious (assuming you like the way that NZ Savvy tastes). This here bottle is no exception to that rule with its passionfruit, green apple, and cut grass aromas and more of the same delicious green fruit flavors on the palate. The finish is all kiwi fruit and green apple and the acidity bright and mouthwatering. This was a press sample. — 4 years ago
An absolutely lovely rosé at a rather surprising 15.3% ABV. — 10 months ago
Easily the best white I’ve purchase from grocery outlet, and the best Sauvignon Blanc I’ve had under $18 (it was only 3.99!!!). It has a beautiful nose with citrus and floral notes, and bright apple in the mouth finishing with notes of tropical fruit. It’s absolutely lovely and refreshing. — 3 years ago
There’s a lot of depth in this burgundy. My husband and I enjoyed this bottle with friends at Kramer Winery/Vineyard in the Willamette during an evening listening to jazz. As a true burgundy should do, it had a great nose, dry but not too dry, and enhanced the flavor of the food and finished well. Perfect. — 5 years ago
One of the easiest Cabs I've EVER had. Gift from the Kautz family — 5 years ago
Two years since my last bottle, and the time definitely helped elevate the overall profile.
Annual anniversary opening of an Aubert as they are my wife’s favorite (and certainly up there in favorites for me as well).
The inaugural vintage for Park Avenue, this is a wine that bursts in to the room Kramer-style. No trepidation in profile for a first vintage wine, Park Avenue screams Aubert all day with some of the hallmarks of others in the lineup. To me, this seemed like a marriage of Larry Hyde (more acidity; bright) and CIX (more opulent; power). In the glass, I was surprised how clear this poured, and not the typical slightly cloudy look I’m used to. Aromatics of white peach, lemon scone, baking spices, and sea salt. The palate has Aubert richness and signature lemon cream, as well as a good vein of acidity (similar to LH, maybe also Powder House). Toes the line slightly toward elegant vs power (Lauren, CIX). Gorgeous mid-palate texture, lingering finish. Another home-run for the Aubert portfolio. — a year ago
Great wine to drink — 4 years ago
Slightly herbaceous, smooth and a slight richness; perfect accompaniment for grilled ribeye — 5 years ago
Dave
Not all Cortese is "bone dry." This would pass for a Cali chardonnay blind. Peach, melon, just a little grass. As Kramer would say, "It's very refreshing!"
Listening to Brandi Carlisle. — a month ago