Eastside Russian River Valley Chardonnay

14’ Aubert Eastside Chardonnay The color has gotten a bit darker in the last two years. The nose is full of grapefruit blossom, lemon grass/peel. Palate- Rich, powerful, tightly wound.
Pineapple, peach, toasted almond, crème brûlée, crushed rock, integrated acidity, & flawless balance. Starts to truly come together as it warms up. Drinking in it’s prime with 4/5 years in front of it,

This is a more opulent version of Aubert’s Larry Hyde and Sons, but not quite as powerful as Aubert’s other SVD chards. It’s got the lemon square tart, guava, and marshmallow bites, but everything is less toasted. Just slightly toned down. I think this was @Mark Flesher ‘s white of the day, which makes sense since he’s a Larry Hyde & Sons fan!

14’ Aubert Eastside Chardonnay. Just not a fair fight. 6- 8 great years in it.

Not as cloying as some of the Aubert SVDs I've had lately, more light on it's feet and pure...still a bit more sweetness than older vintages but this is young.

Still quite vibrant and buttery. Taste a lot of crème brûlée, nectarine, fig, lemon zest, and honeysuckle. Rich, well-balanced, and nice minerality for a satisfying finish.

Has to be one of my favs from the Aubert Chard lineup.

This to me is great chardonnay American or French. Restrained but full bodied no perceptible oak. Mellow white fruit . Perfect with Maryland crab cakes

Week of Aubert is going great! Cheers

Aubert. Enough said.

Very nice though I was hoping for the Lauren profile 😳