2017 Aubert "Hudson Vineyard" Carneros Chardonnay

“This is very exotic with dried-apple and lime aromas and hints of praline and dried pineapple. Oyster-shell and marine character. Full-bodied yet lively and vivid. Explosive, bright acidity at the end. Gorgeous.” (10/2018)

“Coming from Hudson selection, Old Wente clone vines that over 20 years old anComing from Hudson selection, Old Wente clone vines that over 20 years old and planted on the Napa side of Carneros, the 2017 Chardonnay Hudson features super intense notes of freshly squeezed lemon, lime zest, warm apricots and honeydew melon with hints of hay, paraffin wax and crushed nuts plus a waft of cinnamon toast. The full-bodied palate is very tightly wound with electric tension and has loads of citrusy accents coming through on the very, very long finish. (LPB)” (10/2019)

“The 2017 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is a real pleasure to taste now that it has been bottled. Creamy and unctuous on the palate, with striking depth, the Hudson has so much to say. Baked apple, orchard fruit, white flowers and whole range of bright aromas and flavors develop in a bright, super-expressive Chardonnay. The 80% new oak is already very nicely integrated. (AG)” (05/2019)

“Features finely textured and rich flavors of apple pastry, pear tart and lemon curd, backed by crunchy acidity. The minerally finish is lithe and filled with powerful spiciness. (KM)” (07/2019)