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Just arrived from the

Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon

Up to 93 points for this “strong debut” from Aubaine

“The purists are going to love 2019, they are lower alcohol wines; very elegant, very pretty.”

(Brent Stone)

2019 Aubaine Chardonnay Anahata Vineyard

$39.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now 93 WE / 91 JS

2019 Aubaine Pinot Noir Anahata Vineyard

$39.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now 92 JS / 91 WE

2019 Aubaine Pinot Noir “Joie” Anahata Vineyard

$49.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now 93 JS / 92 WE

Longtime wine industry vet, Andy Lytle, and winemaker Isabelle Meunier just released the debut offerings from their new project called Aubaine. The name refers to the ‘windfall’ (a vineyard that is coming online in a few years) and the winds that blow through the Van Duzer corridor and the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.

We had a chance to taste these lovely wines a few days ago, and they all three really express the balance and grace that is the 2019 vintage in Oregon. So classic in style, with bright fruit and zingy acidity. An old-world style in the new-world, and so refined from a young vineyard. We can only get a small amount of these bottles, so make sure you grab a few for your cellar today!

2019 Aubaine Chardonnay Anahata Vineyard

$39.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now

93 WE / 91 JS

Aubaine is a new project from Andy Lytle of Lytle-Barnett and Winemaker Isabelle Meunier of Lavinea. Planted in 2015, this young vineyard's debut is a strong one. It's impeccably balanced with pinpoint citrus and tree fruits, crisp and tangy acidity, a touch (20%) of new oak and a long finish that wakes up the taste buds. --PG, Wine Enthusiast

White peach, spiced apple, flint, butterscotch and lime zest on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a buttery yet fresh palate. Salted butter and limes on the long finish. Drink now.—James Suckling

2019 Aubaine Pinot Noir Anahata Vineyard

$39.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now

92 JS / 91 WE

Lots of cherries, raspberries and spiced plums on the nose with cloves, rosemary and savory, earthy undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fleshy texture. Flavorful, spicy finish. Drink or hold.—James Suckling

This fresh and fragrant wine is one of three in the debut vintage of Aubaine. The expressive bouquet brings lavender, baking spices, raspberry and a touch of rosemary. The wine gathers itself in a compact midpalate with tangy flavors of mixed berries. Such forward fruit is not uncommon in a new vineyard (this was planted in 2015), but rarely is it so nicely textured. PG, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Aubaine Pinot Noir “Joie” Anahata Vineyard

$49.89 (750ML) In Stock - Buy Now

93 JS / 92 WE

Aromas of baked blueberries, brambleberries, pine cones, crushed shells and rosemary. Some chocolate orange, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Fragrant and vibrant with excellent length. Drink or hold. James Suckling

This Pinot is ripe, rich and substantial, with cranberry and raspberry fruit in abundance. Having been given a six-day cold soak, the wine gains a bit of chewy texture without turning too herbal. It wraps up with savory highlights and a long, toasty, balanced finish. PG, Wine Enthusiast

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