100 points - limited Limited new release from cult Chardonnay producer Mark Aubert. 99+ Points Robert Parker: "Eastside is a warmer site in Russian River that is composed of very rocky, gravelly soils and planted to Montrachet clone. It is usually harvested second, after Sugar Shack. Wow—the 2018 Chardonnay Eastside has a truly compelling hazelnut/praline character with a core of spice cake, apple pie, peach preserves and clotted cream plus suggestions of cloves, allspice and brioche. Full-bodied, the palate is a powerhouse of savory layers, lifted by fantastic freshness and allowing the beautifully pristine apple and peach flavors to kick in on the long, long finish. ...Mark Aubert continues to set the bar incredibly high for the world-class quality of his Burgundian-styled, remarkable Chardonnays, which come from relatively cool sites spread from Rutherford in Napa Valley to the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast. As I indicated last year, Aubert is at the top of his game, and it is hard to believe any Chardonnay winemaker in the world is turning out a half-dozen Chardonnays at this qualitative level year in and year out. He has had an incredible run of great success, after being mentored by none other than the reclusive and supremely talented Helen Turley when he took over the winemaking job at Peter Michael, then proceeded on to impressive sojourns at Colgin Estate as well as Tom Futo’s winery in Oakville."
Ron R
Soft and rotund. Very little acidity to talk about. Surprisingly mediocre.
Soft and rotund. Very little acidity to talk about. Surprisingly mediocre.
9.0Hannah Sims Mashburn
Legit drank a whole bottle by myself.
Legit drank a whole bottle by myself.
9.3Brandon T
Far too young, but couldn’t resist. Just my style of chard - bigger, with lemon curd, straw, and a hint of peach.
Far too young, but couldn’t resist. Just my style of chard - bigger, with lemon curd, straw, and a hint of peach.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.