Shay A

9.3

Very similar to the 2016 I opened 6-8 months ago, yet more open for business. Some of these wines have a reputation for “large and in charge”, but this was supremely balanced, toeing the line between Sonoma and white burgundy with richness. Whereas Aubert’s chards can be more powerful (and is normally my favorite), I’m always pleasantly surprised at how these show.

Aromatically it revealed sugar frosted stone fruits, guava, white peach, caramel dipped golden delicious apples and baking spices. It has a beautifully textured palate that starts as though it’s going to be dense, but finishes with a gorgeous lifted profile and plenty of acidity. Added notes on the palate of powdered lemon bar, floral honeysuckle, whipped lemon cream and even some honey roasted cashews. I’d pop this 2017 before the 2016 with how open it is, but it will cruise another 7-10yrs, easily. — 4 years ago

with Mark

Dave Chambers

9.1

Great acidity balanced with tart red fruit. A delicious Sonoma Coast pinot from this small Napa producer. The wine is made for a cruise line (Oceana?) and also available at the Yountville tasting room. — 9 years ago

Dimes

8.9

Can’t beat that at $4 a bottle. Clearly a Covid cruise line clear out — 4 years ago

Jean Granteed

9.7

This was my favorite wine on our cruise. Very good. — 6 years ago

Christine Tyrrell

9.1

Royal Caribbean Cruise line, Vision. Then again in Palm Coast Florida with Liz. — 10 years ago

Andy Thomson

9.1

The best of the on board Chardonnays on Norwegian Line. Creamy with soft oak. Liked it! Drank it right around the Baltic. — 5 years ago

with Cheryl

Steve Legere

9.0

Received this bottle as a gift in our cabin while on a Norwegian cruise to the Caribbean. Nice surprise and a nice wine. We enjoyed it. Thanks NORWEGIAN! — 9 years ago

Tasha Halldorson

9.7

Was fantastic with lobster and king shrimp. Found on the Royal Princess cruise line, recommended highly by our Italian server. Mmmmm. — 11 years ago