Aubert
UV Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
WNH Sonoma Coast Pinot tasting.
I decanted this for almost two hours, consumed half, and then sealed and came back to it two days later.
Strawberry everything, for the most part. Strawberry preserves topped with some black pepper, sage, lots of floral notes, and currant. Acidity is really nice on the palate, with a lifted profile yet rich. Not full on kirsch, but some added ripe black raspberries, plum, and herbal spice toward the finish. When I came back to this a few days later, it was much more expressive and had just a kiss of orange zest. Obviously young, but fun to try. I’d hold another 3+yrs, or decant for a couple hours.
WNH Sonoma Coast Pinot tasting.
I decanted this for almost two hours, consumed half, and then sealed and came back to it two days later.
Strawberry everything, for the most part. Strawberry preserves topped with some black pepper, sage, lots of floral notes, and currant. Acidity is really nice on the palate, with a lifted profile yet rich. Not full on kirsch, but some added ripe black raspberries, plum, and herbal spice toward the finish. When I came back to this a few days later, it was much more expressive and had just a kiss of orange zest. Obviously young, but fun to try. I’d hold another 3+yrs, or decant for a couple hours.
Very impressive nose. Dark and slightly bitter finish, though remarkably long.
Very impressive nose. Dark and slightly bitter finish, though remarkably long.
Apr 25th, 2020
One thing Aubert wines have in common is that they are all very different.
This pinot is relatively extracted, and it shows on the nose and palate. Notes of red currants, cedar and flowers on the nose. Tannins are prominent and provide texture. Perfect balance and long sweet finish make this a textbook pinot. This will cellar for many years to come.
One thing Aubert wines have in common is that they are all very different.
This pinot is relatively extracted, and it shows on the nose and palate. Notes of red currants, cedar and flowers on the nose. Tannins are prominent and provide texture. Perfect balance and long sweet finish make this a textbook pinot. This will cellar for many years to come.
Medium ruby, well-balanced, quite forward New World style with a violet pastille candy quality on the palate. Good earthiness and forest floor to back it up, mature, medium tannin and Iong finish
Medium ruby, well-balanced, quite forward New World style with a violet pastille candy quality on the palate. Good earthiness and forest floor to back it up, mature, medium tannin and Iong finish
Sep 22nd, 2019
Pinot syrup but enough acid to keep it balanced! Not your average Sonoma Pinot
Pinot syrup but enough acid to keep it balanced! Not your average Sonoma Pinot
Aug 24th, 2019
Rich red and black cherry. Slightly sweet and up front. Simple alongside the burgs. A little simple on the finish
Rich red and black cherry. Slightly sweet and up front. Simple alongside the burgs. A little simple on the finish
Jul 1st, 2019Geez, one of the better Aubert pinots I’ve had. Wow. Rose petals, violets & birch wood on the nose. Gorgeous cherry tobacco on the palate and rhubarb and perfectly balanced acidity. Perfect finish showing candied black cherry. A tribute to Ulises Valdez...RIP to one of the premier farmers/vineyard managers in Sonoma.
Geez, one of the better Aubert pinots I’ve had. Wow. Rose petals, violets & birch wood on the nose. Gorgeous cherry tobacco on the palate and rhubarb and perfectly balanced acidity. Perfect finish showing candied black cherry. A tribute to Ulises Valdez...RIP to one of the premier farmers/vineyard managers in Sonoma.
Sep 15th, 2018
Not going to mistake this for a Burgundy but still pretty and balanced. Age has suited this wine well.
Not going to mistake this for a Burgundy but still pretty and balanced. Age has suited this wine well.
Aug 25th, 2018Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
Tonight, this showed some similarities to the Marcassin Pinot, with a touch less punch on the mid palate. The complexity here was awesome...oregano, rhubarb pie, ripe cherries. Acidity is still fairly dominant, but not overbearing. For my style, this is in its ideal drinking window.
Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
Tonight, this showed some similarities to the Marcassin Pinot, with a touch less punch on the mid palate. The complexity here was awesome...oregano, rhubarb pie, ripe cherries. Acidity is still fairly dominant, but not overbearing. For my style, this is in its ideal drinking window.