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Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Aubert "UV-SL Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (100JD, (97-99RP), 96VN, 93WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "From a cooler site (it’s one of the last to be harvested), the 2016 Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard is a perfect wine any way you look at it. Caramelized pineapple, marzipan, citrus, candle wax, and layers of complex Chardonnay fruit all flow to a beautifully pure, silky, perfectly balanced 2016 that has depth, freshness, complexity, and length. It develops even more complexity with time in the glass and is a brilliant effort from this estate. As with the other releases here, it was brought up in 80% new French oak." (06/2018)
This lot contains the following items:
2016 Aubert "UV-SL Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (qty: 3)
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2016 Aubert "UV-SL Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (750 ml)Quantity: 3Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources (often Winery-Direct) and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a Los Angeles based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.Condition: ExcellentTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
100
From a cooler site (it’s one of the last to be harvested), the 2016 Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard is a perfect wine any way you look at it. Caramelized pineapple, marzipan, citrus, candle wax, and layers of complex Chardonnay fruit all flow to a beautifully pure, silky, perfectly balanced 2016 that has depth, freshness, complexity, and length. It develops even more complexity with time in the glass and is a brilliant effort from this estate. As with the other releases here, it was brought up in 80% new French oak.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
99
The 2016 Chardonnay UV-SL has a very sexy nose of apple pie and apricot preserves over suggestions of coriander seed, fennel and chalk dust, plus a waft of orange blossoms. The palate simply sings with vibrant stone fruit and citrus peel flavors with a racy backbone cutting through the satiny texture, finishing with loads of lingering spice notes. (LPB)
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Vinous
96
The 2016 Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard is powerful and also razor-sharp. Chalk, crushed rocks, mint and citrus peel give the UV-SL its distinctive energetic, focused feel. The UV-SL shows the distinct influence of elevation at this site perched at 1,200 feet above sea level. While many of the Aubert Chardonnays are overt, the UV-SL is much less forthcoming. Underpinnings of acid and structure add to the wine's considerable appeal. (AG)
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Wine Spectator
93
Well-honed, offering layers of concentrated white fruit flavors that are dominated by a deft mix of citrus, crisp apple and peach. The minerally finish lingers, with fresh acidity. (KM)
Ratings: JD: 100 RP: 97-99 VN: 96 WS: 93
