Aubert
PARK AVENUE ESTATE VINEYARD SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAY
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
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.
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.
Special occasion bottle. Smooth, candied fruit, not too clean, warms the belly.
Special occasion bottle. Smooth, candied fruit, not too clean, warms the belly.
Oct 3rd, 2023
