Flowers - Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $49.99
| Producer | Flowers |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma County |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 5512 |
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Mouthwatering and vibrant, this chardonnay balances elegance and energy with a seamless through line from nose to finish. Notes of fresh-evergreen aromas open to mandarin orange edged with pithy lime and layers of subtle coastal brininess. On the palate, the citrus—expressed with hints of plushness—stands in dichotomy with a beautiful backbone of acidity, as a distinctive herbal character emerges at the core. Lovely layers of texture derived from flinty minerality expand into a pure and vibrant finish.
Flowers Description
The 2023 Sonoma Coast growing season was a classic—a throwback to consistently cooler times marked by slow and steady flavor development, which balance an organic result. At the time of winter pruning, the amount of wood on the vines offered reserves of power, the promise of energy in thick canes. And moving into spring, the soils were saturated, spongy with generous rainfall. Moisture and cool temperatures delayed cover crops, and budbreak was out latest on record. Generally mild temperatures through summer kept growth consistent with the slow season, and after an equally late veraison, flavors developed with restraint. Harvest time offered a soft landing, with the luxury of hangtime—call it a beautiful exercise of patience—to achieve savory, high-acid wines at lower alcohol levels, with with the natural stamp of time and place.
James Suckling: 94 Points
The aromas of honeysuckle, subtle green apples and pears are delightful. Medium-bodied with a lively phenolic texture and flavors of limes, umami and sea salt. Crunchy, too. An energetic chardonnay. Drink and enjoy.
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
The first whiff of the glass hits you with, well, flowers. Lemon blossom in particular really dominates, alongside aromas of pineapple, river stones and quince. The palate is awash in beautiful citrusy acidity that vibrates and dances with flavors of Meyer lemon, green apple, and pineapple sage.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
#43 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024
This distinctive white features a lively, mouthwatering and energetic mix of pomelo, yuzu and lemon sherbet flavors, with hints of sweetgrass, apple blossoms and lime zest. There's also an appealing grip on the finish, reminiscent of the skin of roasted, salted almonds, while a whiff of wild fennel lingers.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) from Flowers is gorgeous. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 captures all the personality of this late-ripening vintage. Bright saline notes drive through a core of lemon peel, white pepper, slate, chalk and mint. This steely, beautifully persistent Chardonnay is a winner.
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