Aubert Wines, CIX Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

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The 2021 Chardonnay CIX Estate is a more classic example than the 2022 version, but there`s a strong familial resemblance. Crushed stone and hints of almond-hazelnut skin appear on the nose, alongside fruitier notes of pineapple and white peach. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, generous and rounded, then finishes fresh and vibrant, with a huge whack of energizing lime zest on the finish. Joe Czerwinski