Hooray! Délectable was kind enough to identify it, even though it has yet to be released. This is Maxem from Sam Kaplan. I don't know how he sourced this, but the grapes are from the infamous UV (Ulises Valdez) vineyard in the Sonoma Coast area. Soils are a mix of dense clay and sand. Aubert makes their outstanding Pinot Noirs here, with the soil giving their voluptuous texture to the wine. Now, in the hands of Kaplan, he uses his signature velvet mouth feel, balance and finish and plays with the Pinot Noir grapes delicate nature, bright fruits and acidity to create a magnificent wine. This is his first release, and it is tastes like his 100th. Can't wait for it to come out! Maxem, meaning 'best of the best' in Latin, is the combined name of Sam and Nancy's children...Max and Emma. Truly a family labor of love.
Hooray! Délectable was kind enough to identify it, even though it has yet to be released. This is Maxem from Sam Kaplan. I don't know how he sourced this, but the grapes are from the infamous UV (Ulises Valdez) vineyard in the Sonoma Coast area. Soils are a mix of dense clay and sand. Aubert makes their outstanding Pinot Noirs here, with the soil giving their voluptuous texture to the wine. Now, in the hands of Kaplan, he uses his signature velvet mouth feel, balance and finish and plays with the Pinot Noir grapes delicate nature, bright fruits and acidity to create a magnificent wine. This is his first release, and it is tastes like his 100th. Can't wait for it to come out! Maxem, meaning 'best of the best' in Latin, is the combined name of Sam and Nancy's children...Max and Emma. Truly a family labor of love.
3 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2017
Finally popped one of these open. I couldn't wait any longer. Sam Kaplan's inaugural vintage from his new winery with his wife Nancy. So much more complex than your average Pinot which I would expect nothing less. Nice medium finish. Bold fruits. Mellowed nicely after being open an hour or so. Looking forward to see how these develop.
Finally popped one of these open. I couldn't wait any longer. Sam Kaplan's inaugural vintage from his new winery with his wife Nancy. So much more complex than your average Pinot which I would expect nothing less. Nice medium finish. Bold fruits. Mellowed nicely after being open an hour or so. Looking forward to see how these develop.
Oct 17th, 2018
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
