Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

by Flowers 2018

$59.99 ($359.94 /case)

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Sonoma Coast Chardonnay by Flowers 2018

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

by Flowers 2018

$59.99 ($359.94 /case)

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Producer : Flowers Winery

Region : California (USA), Sonoma (USA), USA (USA)

Food Pairing : Rich Fish, Scallop, Soft Cheese, Vegetables, White Meat

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Tasting Notes

"This is a truly brilliant American Chardonnay. It has so much balance that if you want to know what balance in wine is, buy this wine. Everything in this wine is in harmony. The subtle depth is balanced by the bracing acidity. The alcohol is perfect, not intruding on the aromas, which smell like freshly picked honeysuckle, sweet Meyer lemons and a quiet whiff of vanilla bean. If you want to know how America makes Chardonnay, this is the bottle to try."

97 Points - Vine Pair, Sept 2021

"Starting with the 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, this classy 2018 has notes of musky pineapple, crushed citrus, and white flowers as well as a kiss of salty minerality. It has bright acidity, beautiful balance, and is just a classic, elegant Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that does everything right.”

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2020

Specs

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Price of Case	$359.94
Point Score	97
Cellaring	Drink Now or Cellar
Sweetness	XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size	750 ml
Producer	Flowers Winery
Region	California (USA), Sonoma (USA), USA (USA)
Alcohol	13.5% alc./vol.
Style	Rich and toasty whites
Vintage	2018
Farming Method	Sustainable
Food Pairing	Rich Fish, Scallop, Soft Cheese, Vegetables, White Meat
Descriptors	Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type	White
Wood Presence	Oaked
Body	Medium
Grapes	100% Chardonnay

The Producer

Flowers Winery

It was in the early 1980’s that the Flowers story started. Joan & Walt Flowers owned a nursery in Pennsylvania and would take frequent trips to California to buy seeds and learn about West Coast plants. It was during these trips that their knowledge of viticulture and wine started, igniting a passion in both of them for West Coast wines. In 1989, they saw an ad in the back of a magazine advertising a block of land for sale on the first ridgeline by the Pacific ocean. This was uncharted territory and many people warned them off such a risky venture.

They turned on to a narrow road and started the steep trek up the first ridgeline of the Sonoma Coast. Around 1100 feet up, they broke through the thick cloud layer and were welcomed with abundant sunshine. At this moment they knew farming this land was possible. The site for the vineyard was a large piece of rugged, untouched land that had once been used as a trading ground between the Pomo Indian Tribe and the Russian fur traders. After extensive, meticulous research on the property’s soil, history, and climate, it was time to plant their vineyard.

From here, Flowers grew, and with it its reputation for expressive and elegant wines. The Sea View Ridge vineyard was planted, and they started to implement biodynamic practices in their winemaking. Their wines have rarely received a score lower than 90.