98 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2023 Chardonnay Sugar Shack needs a little shaking and coaxing to bring out delicate notes of Golden Delicious apples, lemon curd, lime jelly, and candle wax, plus nuances of baking bread and chopped almonds. The medium to full-bodied palate is creamy textured with soft acidity and bags of apple and citrus-inspired flavors, finishing with a zesty lift. Drink: 2026-2042. (Nov 2024)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and juicy, with wonderful purity to the core of mango puree, grilled lemon, Sumo citrus and tangerine flavors. Shows accents of ripe peach, dried pineapple, crème brûlée and bergamot, along with fresh lemon and lime zest. There's a touch of sesame candy crunch on the finish. Drink now through 2037. (May 2025)"
94-96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a wine of textural density and opulence. Tangerine oil, chamomile, pastry and lightly buttered notes all meld together. In this tasting, the Sugar Shack is marked by its viscosity, a signature of this warm microclimate vis-à-vis the other Chardonnays in the range. A feeling of phenolic intensity and acid lingers on the close. Drink: 2026-2035. (Dec 2024)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and juicy, with wonderful purity to the core of mango puree, grilled lemon, Sumo citrus and tangerine flavors. Shows accents of ripe peach, dried pineapple, crème brûlée and bergamot, along with fresh lemon and lime zest. There's a touch of sesame candy crunch on the finish. Drink now through 2037. (May 2025)"
94-96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a wine of textural density and opulence. Tangerine oil, chamomile, pastry and lightly buttered notes all meld together. In this tasting, the Sugar Shack is marked by its viscosity, a signature of this warm microclimate vis-à-vis the other Chardonnays in the range. A feeling of phenolic intensity and acid lingers on the close. Drink: 2026-2035. (Dec 2024)"
| Product SKU | 352793 |
| Producer | Aubert |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | Rutherford |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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