Ron R

9.5

Thought I’d check in on this bad boy, and all is well. Aubert could be the patron saint of Cali chards - he (inc. Kistler and Mount Eden) set the standard against which most of the multitude are judged. For me, this represents the dew of brilliance in a glass. When you taste it, it explains itself. The nose displays a hint of caramel, honeycomb and biscotti. The mid-palate is ethereal - at this point, you know you have fallen into good hands. Acidity is relaxed, and the oak treatment frames this up well. Finishes sweet with an uncommon density.
I’m modifying an author’s prose when I say, “Tasting wine is like viewing art. Most of it isn’t great, and the good stuff is out of our price range.” Aubert occupies the latter category. — 2 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.7

That’s got to be the best prose whiskey to grace me lips laddies. Go Utah. — 6 years ago

with Mark

Ely Cohn

9.3

In poetic prose, Terry Thiese’s review says nothing beyond this wine being “deeper than terroir.” Not a tangible note or descriptor. Indeed, it is so layered, multidimensional, constantly in motion with intersections of aromas, flavors, textures, and tone. Perhaps the best we can do is capture a snapshot of this spectacular Riesling Auslese in motion.

It’s beautifully expressive and exceedingly generous. A pale hay color and more reserved aromatically compared to the explosive flavor profile. Nose of spiced pineapple, bruised apple, and smokey fumey petrol. Full bodied, well balanced high acid that loses battle to dark buckwheat honeyed notes.

The finish lasts forever. Not satisfying. Not even a little bit. — 6 years ago

Valerie O'Shea

9.3

Beautiful nose, rich dark fruit and nicely balanced tannins, waiting to see Andrew's more eloquent prose and description! — 3 years ago

Eric

9.8

First Vérité and it’s a jaw dropper. About as French as Cali can get. To many descriptors to list. Wish I had @David T ‘s gift of prose. Good gawd is this some kind of wine. — 5 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

@delectable you done wiped out my write up. Such a shame. I had some NoLa praise prose. — 6 years ago

with Mark

K J

9.6

Frenchie caviste floral. Honey. Crisp — 6 years ago

Sean Driscoll

9.4

These aromatics... Pros can write the well-earned prose on this Gang of Four beauty, I'm going to just keep inhaling. — 4 years ago

Brian Moore

9.5

Tasty. Green apple notes. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Many social platforms today use the term "social" (as an adjective) to describe the value they would like their platforms to provide. I feel many fall short. You have loads of friends on the other platforms; yet, they are friends of nobody, really. I consider Delectable to be different. @Bill Bender spoke of this so eloquently a while back. My prose in no way could ever rival a Cambridge Don, but I'd like to tip my hat to the points that he made. First, I have made many close friends here; you know who you are. I can't say that for LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, et al? Wine is sometimes considered an odd, and somewhat obscure passion. But I find clarity amongst this obscurity, because of your posts and scores that you share. But I always find gems, such as this one shared by Paul T. $5 from K&L, its criminal! Most of the peeps I follow share great tips, like this one! So for this reason, I thank Delectable for providing the opportunity to expand my true network of friends, and grow my knowledge of fine wines. Renovation update - second staircase has been removed. Additional framing has been installed to support the sheetrock behind the 2nd staircase. With any luck the second staircase will be installed just before thanksgiving. — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie