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2006 Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard
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Aubert Fall 2008 Tasting Notes
We are excited to be releasing our third vintage of this profoundly pure expression of Pinot Noir- the 2006 UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Our 2006 UV Pinot Noir offers up the single vineyard style that Aubert strives for- powerful and distinctive terroir, enhanced vineyard expressions, rich color and complex aromatics.
In general, the 2006 vintage can be summarized as a cool growing year with normal-smallish yields in the Pinot Noir vineyards. At UV, we once again achieved high intensity and a semmingly high natural acid balance, which has much to do with the cooler weather patterns at the end of the growing season.
The UV Pinot Noir vineyard was born out of the hard work of Ulises Valdez (UV) and Aubert collaborating together to create a single vineyard site so unique that it has few rivals. The UV Pinot Noir is located in the heart of the Sonoma Coast appellation and is juxtaposed to other Aubert vineyards sites (Lauren and Reuling). Our blocks at UV Vineyard were planted on some of the rarest soil types called "Sebastopol Clays". We have utilized our favorite clonal selection of Pinot Noir and grafted it to low vigor rootings, resulting in a wine's possession of all underpinnings of quality which Aubert can build on for the future.
Brilliant clarity, medium red and youthful color saturation. I want everyone to take notice how clear and healthy our wine is. Initially, soil driven aromas of wet clay-earthen notes are prevalent. Perfumed aromatics akin to fresh strawberries are also in the aromatic profile. Then more complex secondary notes of black tea leaves and soy sauce emerge with airing. The unique clay nature of the soils is exhibited in this wine's wonderful organic aromatics and brilliant acidity. Suggested drinking window is now till 2012.
We are excited to be releasing our third vintage of this profoundly pure expression of Pinot Noir- the 2006 UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Our 2006 UV Pinot Noir offers up the single vineyard style that Aubert strives for- powerful and distinctive terroir, enhanced vineyard expressions, rich color and complex aromatics.
In general, the 2006 vintage can be summarized as a cool growing year with normal-smallish yields in the Pinot Noir vineyards. At UV, we once again achieved high intensity and a semmingly high natural acid balance, which has much to do with the cooler weather patterns at the end of the growing season.
The UV Pinot Noir vineyard was born out of the hard work of Ulises Valdez (UV) and Aubert collaborating together to create a single vineyard site so unique that it has few rivals. The UV Pinot Noir is located in the heart of the Sonoma Coast appellation and is juxtaposed to other Aubert vineyards sites (Lauren and Reuling). Our blocks at UV Vineyard were planted on some of the rarest soil types called "Sebastopol Clays". We have utilized our favorite clonal selection of Pinot Noir and grafted it to low vigor rootings, resulting in a wine's possession of all underpinnings of quality which Aubert can build on for the future.
Brilliant clarity, medium red and youthful color saturation. I want everyone to take notice how clear and healthy our wine is. Initially, soil driven aromas of wet clay-earthen notes are prevalent. Perfumed aromatics akin to fresh strawberries are also in the aromatic profile. Then more complex secondary notes of black tea leaves and soy sauce emerge with airing. The unique clay nature of the soils is exhibited in this wine's wonderful organic aromatics and brilliant acidity. Suggested drinking window is now till 2012.