2012 Aubert Chardonnay Sugar Shack Estate
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One of the more explosive wines in the range, the 2012 Chardonnay Sugar Shack hits the palate with tons of depth and pure body. Readers who can put the wine aside for a few years should do so, as today the structure and intensity of the fruit are both incredibly intense. The style is rich, tropical, honeyed and voluptuous to the core. Sugar Shack emerges from a site in Rutherford, just outside St. Helena, planted by David Abreu with a Montrachet clone. This is the same wine that was labeled as Napa Valley in 2011. The vines are now seven years old. There is every reason to think the best lies ahead.
Mark Aubert's 2012 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is gorgeous. Orange peel, hazelnut, dried flowers, spice and dried herbs all grace this subtle, wonderfully nuanced Chardonnay. The 2012 has aged well and is in a great spot to deliver pleasure. This is a fine effort for the debut vintage of the Sugar Shack Chardonnay.
About the producer
The Aubert wines, particularly the Chardonnay, have a cult following – beloved for their rich, hedonistic style. Created by Mark and Theresa Aubert in 1999, the property makes some of California’s most sought-after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all from single vineyards across Sonoma.