North Coast Chardonnay

Aubert

UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Shay A
9.5

Starting to go through my 2019s. At almost 7yrs, if the others are similar to this bottle, this seemed at absolute peak drinking with plenty of time to enjoy.

UV-SL has, for me, been one I normally open on the younger side as I enjoy the natural opulent and pure fruit tbh at the site can give. Lovely yellow with a tinge of green still showing in the glass. Everything about this wine showed what made me fall in love with Aubert…big aromatics of white peach, roasted nuts, honeysuckle, nutmeg and citrus. Textural and initially powerful, the fruit on the mid-palate is balanced nicely by the acidity with a killer finish. Lovely signature Aubert lemon cream, lemon scone, tropical fruits, honey, little bit of limestone grit and some ginger. Feels like it’s hitting peak with a long window. No rush, but if you have multiple, enjoy one soon.
— a day ago

Somm, Tom and 15 others liked this

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

ESF
8.9

Forgot I had this about 6 months ago — confirming previous note, such great QPR and a real crowd pleaser year in year out — a month ago

Dave, Tom and 7 others liked this

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2015

Excellent. Plenty of butter, honey, and lemon — a month ago

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Saline, dry, red berry, citrus rind, bitters. Very nice, but I prefer a little more fruit and a little more French. With the first grill of the season! Charred salmon, asparagus, corn on the cob, and strawberry tomato and watermelon salad — 17 days ago

Lyle, Juan and 1 other liked this

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2020

v20. Very good! Bread and soft citrus zest nose. Fresh pear and lime fruit. Long, dry, bright yeasty finish. Small, firm lasting bubbles. Enjoyable! — a month ago

Dave liked this

Williams Selyem

Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Paired with a seafood risotto and a salad. Nice nose, velvety on the palate and smooth finish. — a month ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 13 days ago

Laura liked this

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

full mouth smacking lemon melon oaky Aubert chard — 20 days ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2023

A lively Chardonnay. Bright acidity and lots of citrus flavor. — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023

Pale lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and citrus floral notes adding an earthy spice from 10 months surlie aging. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus with floral and baking spice. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and earthy spice. — a month ago

Paul, Juan and 1 other liked this