November 8, 2021 - In a vacuum, this is a nice, tasty California chardonnay, but given the name Aubert on the label, I thought it was a drop-off from what I typically expect from Aubert. This lacked the tension, depth and minerality I usually would normally get in an Aubert. But this is creamy, oily, with some richness of oak coming through. Don't get me wrong, this was delicious with chilled seafood, but it just wasn't top-notch Aubert to me.
May 20, 2020 - Mid-week with salmon. I thought this might be pretty well faded by now, but it was not. Medium body, good white and stone fruit with balanced acidity and mineral tone on finish. Got a little tired over the course of the evening. Does not offer the depth of single vineyard offerings, but excellent -- especially in a challenging vintage. Drink up.
November 1, 2019 - This is holding up reasonable well for an ordinary estate wine. Fully mature and the at the beginning of its decline. The nose brings aromas and of flowers, honey and autumn leaves. The palate is ripe apple, pear, with a touch of minerals and oak. Round medium bodied palate without a lot of structure but still presenting a tasty wine.
April 3, 2019 - Drank over two nights, golden yellow, gorgeous nose,very nice pear , pineapple, tropical fruits, just enough oak and vanilla, appropriate acidity, and nicely blended Chardonnay.
April 2, 2019 - Great surprise! We love Aubert’s single vineyard chards but this Napa blend was wonderful. Crisp and light but still wonderful fruit with just a hint of oak.
November 6, 2018 - Oh wow! This is a beautiful wine and it's drinking beautifully right now! Loads of citrus and tropical fruit without a hint of oak. Ultra pure and mouth-filling with a bit of lingering acidity. This is such a great wine for an entry level chardonnay. Bravo Aubert!
August 4, 2018 - Opened and poured, butter and flint and oaky steely quince and lemon chiffon. Cirton coloring, oaken nose and glyceric legs on the swirl. High class, refined and focused, even though drenched in butter.
July 1, 2018 - Still excellent but not at same level as single vineyard bottlings.
April 8, 2018 - Excellent. Beautiful color.
August 12, 2017 - First bottle from this release, and first experience with the Napa Estate designation (assuming Carneros). Chilled, PnP, Valerie and I drank over 2 hours
Medium gold color. Nose showing citrus notes, white flowers and minerals. Rich palate of baked orchard fruits, pears, lemon zest, butterscotch...rich through the mid palate...a lot going on here Long and layered finish. This continued to improve in the glass, showing more complexity as it opened.
Since this was my first experience with this wine I did not know what to expect, surprised to the upside. This is a really beautiful wine, well crafted (as expected from Aubert..), fruit source seems on par with other vineyard designates. I suspect this becomes one of their more sought after releases(?), showing very well for a difficult Napa vintage. Right in its zone now, should be at its best over next 3 years