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Aubert Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012
Limited new Pinot release from one of California's top producers Aubert. 95 Points Robert Parker: "An exceptional perfume of rose petals, loamy soil, raspberries, blueberries and spring flowers jumps from the glass of the 2012 Pinot Noir UV-SL. Primarily Calera clonal material with some Vosne-Romanee suitcase clones, it was fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged 12 months prior to being assembled in tank and then bottled without fining or filtration. This beauty should age effortlessly for 10-12 years."
Ratings on Delectable
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
I’m not in at winery or retail price but pre-aged @ $50 on the secondary market, yeah, ok. The nose reveals; ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries & blueberries, spice, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, maple syrup, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The nose at this point is better than the palate. Ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries some rhubarb & blueberries, dark spice pronounced palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, dark, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, dry stems, maple syrup notes, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The acidity is a February waterfall in Hawaii. The finish is a little hot but, palatable, well balanced, nice tension & structure, elegant, lush, ruby, persistent, landing on deep spice & earth. Hits 9.2 rounding up a bit.
I’m not in at winery or retail price but pre-aged @ $50 on the secondary market, yeah, ok. The nose reveals; ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries & blueberries, spice, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, maple syrup, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The nose at this point is better than the palate. Ripe, sour, dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, dry cranberries, strawberries, plum, raspberries some rhubarb & blueberries, dark spice pronounced palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanillin, anise to black licorice, dark, sweet tarriness, dark, rich, earth, tree bark/sap, eucalyptus, dry stems, maple syrup notes, dry crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone with some very bright, brilliant, candied fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue florals. The acidity is a February waterfall in Hawaii. The finish is a little hot but, palatable, well balanced, nice tension & structure, elegant, lush, ruby, persistent, landing on deep spice & earth. Hits 9.2 rounding up a bit.
9.2
Bob Boyle
Great wine, and better the day after
Great wine, and better the day after
9.1
Stephen Jackshaw
Velvet glove, iron fist. Bottle evolved over the hour it was in my glass. I'd love to get my hands on some with some more age to see where it goes. No signs of the alcohol but it is big.
Velvet glove, iron fist. Bottle evolved over the hour it was in my glass. I'd love to get my hands on some with some more age to see where it goes. No signs of the alcohol but it is big.
9.4James Knoblich
Aubert, 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Aubert, 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
9.4James Pendergrass
LOVE this wine. For the money, significant bang for the buck!
LOVE this wine. For the money, significant bang for the buck!
9.3
Ned Clark
This is a steak lovers Pinot and it's firing on all cylinders right now.
This is a steak lovers Pinot and it's firing on all cylinders right now.
9.5
Evan Griffith
Pretty sure there was some really nice wine hiding under all the alcohol
Pretty sure there was some really nice wine hiding under all the alcohol
8.9
Dinesh Ramanathan
Excellent!!
Excellent!!
9.2James Knoblich
Aubert Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012. Fantastic!
Aubert Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012. Fantastic!
9.5
Rick Wolfen
I would put these Aubert Pinot Noir's up against anything from California or France. These are the real deal. Beautifully crafted and balanced. I have yet to share one and not blow my friends away with how great these are! Bravo!!
I would put these Aubert Pinot Noir's up against anything from California or France. These are the real deal. Beautifully crafted and balanced. I have yet to share one and not blow my friends away with how great these are! Bravo!!
9.6
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