Aubert Powder House Chardonnay 2018

$199.99

100 points - limited                    Limited new release from cult Chardonnay producer Mark Aubert. 99 Points Robert Parker: "The second vintage of this wine, the 2018 Chardonnay Powder House comes from eight acres of what are now estate-owned vines planted in 2013, to Hyde Old Wente and Mt. Eden clones on Goldridge soils. The vineyard is located in downtown Forestville, right across from the high school. The nose bursts from the glass with notes of lemon meringue pie, lime curd, tangerine peel and candied ginger plus touches of lightly browned toast, cashews and a waft of cedar. The full-bodied palate starts out gentle and floral, expanding into a citrus explosion on the finish, featuring a wicked backbone of freshness and loads of compelling savory sparks that will keep you coming back for more... ...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."

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Ratings on Delectable

Shana Beal

Yum

Yum

9.5

leon egozi

NY wine spectator event is back!!

NY wine spectator event is back!!

9.5

MDB

Good acidity

Good acidity

9.0

MDB

Drinks like a burgundy

Drinks like a burgundy

9.0

Garrett Parker

Very nice Chardonnay from maybe the best Chardonnay winery in CA. Maybe a little young but will revisit next year.

Very nice Chardonnay from maybe the best Chardonnay winery in CA. Maybe a little young but will revisit next year.

9.3

MDB

Good minerality. Drank with kikka and parents

Good minerality. Drank with kikka and parents

9.0

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