Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2014
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Product Details
Varietal
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Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
Features
Collectible
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Winemaker Notes
The 2014 Eastside Chardonnay fully commends its unique and distinct terroir. The cobbly hillsides of Eastside, above the Russian River, promote intense concentration and minerality from vintage to vintage. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. Primary aromatics of nectarines and lime juice deliver intense energy and precision for the vintage. Tightly wound, steely minerality and secondary nuances of fresh hay, tarragon, white pepper, and citrus blossom highlight the dynamic characteristics of the terroir. The 2014 Eastside has the acid backbone and definition to age for the next 10 to 15 years. The wine has a slight hazy clarity showing out commitment to minimal intervention winemaking.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Absolutely profound is the 2014 Chardonnay Eastside, from the vineyard owned by well-known viticulturalist and farmer Ulises Valdez and planted with a suitcase Montrachet clone on a low-yielding root stock called Riparia Gloire. Smoky crème brûlée notes intermixed with white peach, nectarine, orange marmalade, honeysuckle and buttered apples all jump from the glass of this great Chardonnay that is Grand cru quality, incredibly pure, dense, and long.
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Wine Spectator
Young and vibrant, presenting a raw, edgy texture amid smoky, toasty oak, with fig, nectarine and citrus flavors woven throughout. Impressive for the long aftertaste. Drink now.
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Mark Aubert’s Sonoma Coast vineyard-designate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs have risen in popularity at a dizzying speed. Aubert’s career in winemaking began in 1989 at Peter Michael under the tutelage of Helen Turley, which led to his time at Colgin, Sloan, Futo and then Bryant Family, before founding Aubert Wines with his wife Teresa in 1999. His wines express the essence of singular terroirs with an effortless grace. Mark crafts the wines of Aubert to speak to a variety of wine lovers with one thing in common – selective palates that expect nothing but the best.
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