Reviews & Ratings

2023 Flowers Winery Chardonnay "Sonoma Coast"

Winery: Flowers Winery

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma Coast"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 23,000

KWG Score: 93.1 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: May 2, 2025

Wine Review: This medium hay colored Chardonnay from Flowers opens with a pineapple and lemon zest bouquet with hints of orange blossom and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and fresh. The flavor profile is lemon verbena and chalky minerality blend with notes of pineapple and green apple. I also detected hints of white grapefruit. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. I would pair this Chard with a broiled halibut with a lemon butter sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: 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.

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