My Favorite Neighbor

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

9.2

Delicious plum, vanilla, blackberry cobbler, opened up well after long decant…not sure if the rumors are true but it would be odd for Constellation to leave the wine business altogether. I understand you have shareholders to keep happy, but you really see no rebound for this great product?!? — 4 months ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Robbie Jo Gerarden

9.8

One of my favorite wines! Great with steak!so smooth with great after taste. — 10 months ago

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Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Wine Snob

Saved this gift for the holidays, my favorite Pinot Noir! — 5 years ago

Booker Vineyard

My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ron R

9.2

Mo had this at 94, I had it at 92. For me, it was nice, but bone dry, and lacked density and that sweet finish I like from Cali wines. This concluded somewhat bitter for me.
Standout pizza at Bivio, Montclair. — 6 months ago

with Mo

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Norman Gennaro

I get what you mean and agree on thesex

Norman Gennaro

*these. No idea how autocorrect came up with that.

Ron R

It’s not autocorrect, @Norman Gennaro!!!

My Favorite Neighbor

Harvey & Harriet Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Brandon Hill

9.0

Excellent — 10 months ago

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Shay A

9.7

This was my wife’s pick for Mother’s Day yesterday.

Consistently my favorite chardonnay out of Aubert’s lineup, this was utterly jaw dropping. This is one of the best white wines I’ve ever had (and is up there with a handful of SQN whites and older Marcassin Chardonnay). Every time I got a new glass, I meant to write a note, and every time I forgot because I couldn’t get over how good this was.

It was a touch reductive at first pour, but it yielded to a dizzying array of marzipan, nutmeg, orange blossom, lemon cream and caramel dipped golden delicious apple. On the palate, it continuously evolved revealing powdered sugar coated guava, frosted mango, sea salt and honey roasted nuts. It was both delicate and elegant while also powerful and commanding. The finish lingered for what seemed at least a minute. I still can’t get over how concentrated the fruit was alongside such acidity and structure. Sporting all of these characteristics right now is just a true and complex treat. — 5 years ago

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Shay A

@Jid R : Yes, I did watch that interview. The increasing age of that vineyard is only going to push the wines to new heights. My first experience with Aubert was actually a bottle of Lauren about 3 years ago, and the bottle was 8yrs old. It was the wine that opened my eyes to how good Cali chard could be. I’ve had them all ages and love them at each stage, but the 5-7yr spot seems to be best. I will say that their Hudson chard is the most approachable and I prefer it with only a few years on it. I don’t think it can hold its profile as nicely as the others. Just my opinion.

@Bryan Kesting : It’s a must! When you come back down, it’s an easy one to request to be opened! I think this 2016 will hold here another 3-5yrs before it sheds some of its gorgeous fruit. But it will be delicious for at least 5-7yrs easily.

@Aaron Hamrock : Same here. Consistently consistent.

Bill Bender

Superb write up @Shay A you are quite eloquent for a Texan

Hugh O'Riordan

Great review and comments

Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Kamall

8.9

Still packing a tannic punch, fruit is very much in the background. A little disjointed at this point? Will wait a while on my other bottles. This was my favorite vintage at first taste. — 6 months ago

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