Aubert Release went Live this Morning

WINE TALK
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I dropped a while back because of the price increases and also I still have over 4 cases in the cellar

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For those jumping off due to price, what do you recommend at a better price in their place?

Thanks

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Not to say that they’re an identical style, but for me Walter Scott and Morgen Long in Oregon scratch the same itch.

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I think Ramey gets you 80% of the way there in a similar style for a good deal less

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Ferren, but I’m not sure of the price

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Three Sticks comes to mind.

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Picked up a mixed case of Eastside, CIX, UVSL and Lauren. Had a stunning 2012 UVSL recently and it reminded me to hold and age mine. Prices certainly aren’t cheap but is the best new world Chardonnay I’ve had so far. Compare that to old world prices and the cost isn’t so bad for the quality.

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I prefer wines that have balanced acidity to match the profile, the young Aubert wines I tried from last years mixed 6 pack seemed too rich for my liking, but may have been not the right bottles for me or too young. Is there a SVD that would seem to have more acidity anyone could recommend or would the acidity/rich profile soften with age? Tried to gleam from the tasting notes, but would rather get some first hand recommendations.

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Price increase relatively modest in this economic environment and I like the flexibility to mix and match. These are my fav domestic chards by a long way and in for a mixed 6 pack

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Thanks for the aging tip. We’re keeping hands off for a while. We have enough to last quite a while.

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I think they usually have very good acidity while also being very powerful. I wouldnt confuse these for Chablis or GG Riesling, but I do think they usually have impressive acidity, especially for such big wines.

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Tan Fruit, Bessin Grand Cru, Wayfarer, 00 Wines, Goodfellow, Ladd, Big Basin, Martin Woods, Walter Scott. Lots to choose from!

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Yeah I may have to pass this time around too. I just don’t drink enough Chard to justify the prices. Also with so many other chardonnay and pinot options out there I may just have to branch out a bit. Gives me an excuse to try something else.

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Wasn’t laying a claim, more asking with my limited experience with Aubert if certain SVD lend more acidity than others or if it was a general style, and if so which ones. For example LPB indicates Powder House, Lauren, CIX and Eastside have lemon/lime acidic character as one of the first descriptors, which I would presume is predominant. Whereas some SVD don’t list citrus fruit at all or in lighter terms. Just trying to gleam information, but that would he my reasoning from the notes. Thanks!

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Sorry, I wasn’t trying to argue with you or say you’re wrong, just express that I don’t share your opinion/experience that they have low/insufficient acidity, and this is why I can’t point you in a good direction.

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Spot on. Same for me.

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I bought 6 but this might be my last time. I love these wines but I already have a lot of them, and my wife doesn’t tend to like them, so it’s becoming hard to justify. I guess we’ll see if I put my money where my mouth is next time they have an offering…

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I accept that they scratch the same itch for you, but to me the styles couldn’t be more different. They are about as similar as oysters and otters.

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I love Kistler but now their wines are at $100 + Shipping makes this probably a skip… shame my SO loves these wines too much…

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Something else that really disappoints me is that Aubert no longer seems to offer, or consistently offer, the appellation wines. I thought these were very good to great, more accessible earlier, and the lower prices were appreciated. I’m not trying to say Aubert is wrong or anything like that for not offering these, but I’ve been disappointed to not see one available for every release.

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