Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
93 points from Wine EnthusiastÂ
Intense and fresh aromas of citrus and white flower are balanced with pure fruit flavors and chalky texture. Delicate oak notes are combined with a persistent acidity, minty graphite in the palate, leading to a refined, long and juicy finish.
VINTAGE
With mild temperatures leading to a long growing season and a surprise-free harvest, the 2018 vintage can only be described as idyllic. Alternating spells of cool and warm weather during bloom led to varying berry sizes, perfect for developing complexity in Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. Morning fog, afternoon sunshine and a lack of heat spikes throughout the summer allowed for a long ripening period that developed fruit with excellent natural acidity and beautiful flavors.
WINEMAKING
Sourced from a small selection of family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast as well as our Camp Meeting Ridge estate. Each vineyard is carefully chosen for its farming practices, coastal influence and fruit standards.
TECHNICAL
Vintage 2018
Varietal Chardonnay
Appellation Sonoma Coast
Bottle Size 750mL
Aging 100% French Oak (18% new) for 11 months. Aged for 3 months on lees in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.
ABV 13.5%
