Aubert Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast CIX Vineyard 2023 1.5L

97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir CIX Vineyard is another stellar wine from Mark Aubert. It is the most savory of the Pinots and yet still possesses tons of depth and overall structure. These are some of the later blocks to come in. Dried herbs, mint, blood orange, chalk, raspberry and crushed flowers lend notable exotic flair throughout. Drink 2024-2033 (Dec 2024)"

97 points Wine Spectator: "This packs in an admirable amount of bright fruit in the form of raspberry, cherry and mulberry notes, while sparkles of anise, sassafras and even rosemary peek in, giving savory, juicy lift and cut. Shows a suave gloss of toast, with more than enough energy and fruit to burn on its youthfully compact but mouthwatering finish. Built to cellar. Best from 2026 through 2040. 654 cases made. (Sep 2025)"

96 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2023 Pinot Noir CIX Estate needs a little swirling to bring out lifted notes of crushed blackberries, fresh strawberries, and red cherries, plus hints of dried Provence herbs, hoisin, and wet slate. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound with black and red berry layers, supported by very finely grained tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and chalky. Drink 2025-2039 (Nov 2024)"