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2013 Pinot Noir UV-SL Vineyard

Wine Details
Producer

Aubert

Place of Origin

United States

Sonoma Coast

Napa

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2016 - 2028

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I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted at Aubert this year. Mark Aubert told me the conversions from sugar to alcohol were a bit lower than normal, which means the 2013s are in the low 15%s in alcohol. I found remarkable energy, focus and site specificity in both the Chardonnays and Pinots. Aubert bottled the Chardonnays in December and the Pinots in July, which is early but he wanted to preserve freshness. I should add that the wines are not fined or filtered. At times, the Chardonnays can be a bit cloudy, but the 2013 are quite clear. As I left, I couldn't help wonder if 2013 might usher in an era of slightly less bombastic wines here. The 2005 I tasted suggest these Chardonnays age just fine, but the 2013s, well, they have a level of nuance and finesse I have never seen in an entire range here previously. Lastly, readers should note that there are no appellation-level Chardonnays in 2013.