97-99 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Eastside is a warmer site in Russian River that is composed of very rocky, gravelly soils and planted to Montrachet clone. It is usually harvested second, after Sugar Shack. Wow—the 2018 Chardonnay Eastside has a truly compelling hazelnut/praline character with a core of spice cake, apple pie, peach preserves and clotted cream plus suggestions of cloves, allspice and brioche. Full-bodied, the palate is a powerhouse of savory layers, lifted by fantastic freshness and allowing the beautifully pristine apple and peach flavors to kick in on the long, long finish. (Oct 2019)"
95-98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard is a total stunner. Rich, ample and phenolic in feel, the 2018 possesses tremendous resonance in all of its dimensions. Orange peel, spice, mint, toast and hazelnut all build in this creamy, super-expressive Chardonnay. Today, the Eastside Vineyard just dazzles. (Jan 2020)"
Product SKU | 336212 |
Producer | Aubert |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Sonoma County |
Appellation | Russian River Valley |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 15.1% |
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