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Flowers Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

USD $100

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Sonoma Coast, California, USA

You’ll taste/smell: Delicate aromas of white flower and coastal minerality frame a beautiful nose on this Chardonnay. Hints of kaffir lime leaf, fresh herbs, and elements of citrus amplify the bright savory character. The first sip offers a flourish of fresh fruit, which knits into artful integration with focused acidity and lovely chalky textures. As the wine opens in the glass, faint notes of almond skin balance gentle citrus and pear, lingering on a mineral-rich finish.

Good to have it with: a variety of cheese, like brie or triple cream. Pesto pastas, baked mac n cheese.

Points & Critics Reviews:

  • #43 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024
  • 93 Wine Spectator
  • 94 James Suckling

SKU: USA-BCO-FLOWERS-SONOMA-COAST-CHARDONNAY-1 Categories: , Tags: ,
 

Description

Wine Details – Flowers Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

The Chardonnay is sourced from organically farmed estate vineyard Camp Meeting Ridge.

Alcohol Grade: 13.5%
Aging/ Vinification: The wine was fermented in 80% large oak barrels and 20% in stainless steel tanks. Aging is 100% French oak (18% new); native malolactic.
Best to have it: 10-12ºC
Size: 750ml

The Winery: Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Flowers Vineyard & Winery is a distinguished wine producer located along the rugged Sonoma Coast, where cool ocean breezes and coastal fog create ideal conditions for crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Founded in 1991 by Joan and Walt Flowers, the winery is celebrated for its commitment to showcasing the purity and vibrancy of its coastal terroir. Perched at elevations between 1,150 and 1,875 feet, the estate vineyards benefit from unique soil compositions and a maritime climate, allowing Flowers to produce wines with exceptional balance, complexity, and elegance.

With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, Flowers Vineyard & Winery emphasizes harmony between nature and winemaking. Their Sonoma Coast Estate Tasting Room offers visitors an intimate and serene experience, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and vineyards. Known for crafting wines with a sense of place, Flowers is dedicated to minimal intervention in the cellar, ensuring that every bottle reflects the distinct character of their coastal vineyards. This unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity has solidified Flowers as a cornerstone of California’s cool-climate winemaking tradition.

Additional information

Wine Body

Medium-Body

Country

Low ABV

Region

Size

Varietal

Winemaking style

Organic

Winery

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