Aubert

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.3164 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I’m not in at winery or retail price but pre-aged @ $50 on the secondary market, yeah, ok.

The nose reveals; ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries & blueberries, spice, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, maple syrup, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals.

The nose at this point is better than the palate.

Ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries some rhubarb & blueberries, dark spice pronounced palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, dark, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, dry stems, maple syrup notes, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The acidity is a February waterfall in Hawaii. The finish is a little hot but, palatable, well balanced, nice tension & structure, elegant, lush, ruby, persistent, landing on deep spice & earth.

Hits 9.2 rounding up a bit.

I’m not in at winery or retail price but pre-aged @ $50 on the secondary market, yeah, ok.

The nose reveals; ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries & blueberries, spice, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, maple syrup, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals.

The nose at this point is better than the palate.

Ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries some rhubarb & blueberries, dark spice pronounced palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, dark, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, dry stems, maple syrup notes, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The acidity is a February waterfall in Hawaii. The finish is a little hot but, palatable, well balanced, nice tension & structure, elegant, lush, ruby, persistent, landing on deep spice & earth.

Hits 9.2 rounding up a bit.

Nov 21st, 2020
Paco Suro

Juicy. Deep. Brooding. Yummy.

Juicy. Deep. Brooding. Yummy.

Jun 6th, 2020
Shay A
9.2

Curiosity got the best of me as I was curious if I wanted to buy any of these with the January allocation getting close. This has a beautiful color to it...red and purple blend with translucence. Baking spices, black cherry, cola and birch wood on the nose. High acidity on the palate. There was a slight maple note on the front palate which turned to a candied blackberry and cranberry note on the mid palate and finish, which balanced tart and sweet fruit. This is nimble and not overbearing, but I believe Rivers-Marie is the better QPR winner here.

Curiosity got the best of me as I was curious if I wanted to buy any of these with the January allocation getting close. This has a beautiful color to it...red and purple blend with translucence. Baking spices, black cherry, cola and birch wood on the nose. High acidity on the palate. There was a slight maple note on the front palate which turned to a candied blackberry and cranberry note on the mid palate and finish, which balanced tart and sweet fruit. This is nimble and not overbearing, but I believe Rivers-Marie is the better QPR winner here.

Dec 19th, 2018
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. Enjoy these special moments!

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. Enjoy these special moments!

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Chris Krueger

Blend of Burgundy and Kosta Browne

Blend of Burgundy and Kosta Browne

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2014
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

Ritchie Vynd great juice

Ritchie Vynd great juice

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2014
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

8.7

Aubert Pinot 2010

Aubert Pinot 2010

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2014
Dave Loretta

Dave had this 10 years ago

Dave had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2020 vintage. The single, most intense wine I've had this year. Decanted and tasted immediately and after an hour. Medium body. That hour did little to soften the palate assault. Somewhat difficult to rate this effort. A 9.6 for sheer, pinot concentration chutzpah but dropped down to a 9.3 because said concentration made it impossible to accurately assess subtleties and nuances. More acidic (think cranberries) vs tannic. Tremendous color. Bashful, this ain't. Thanksgiving 11.23.23.

2020 vintage. The single, most intense wine I've had this year. Decanted and tasted immediately and after an hour. Medium body. That hour did little to soften the palate assault. Somewhat difficult to rate this effort. A 9.6 for sheer, pinot concentration chutzpah but dropped down to a 9.3 because said concentration made it impossible to accurately assess subtleties and nuances. More acidic (think cranberries) vs tannic. Tremendous color. Bashful, this ain't. Thanksgiving 11.23.23.

Nov 24th, 2023
John Malcolm

Bright red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries.

Bright red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries.

Sep 30th, 2023