2024 Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast - 750ML

Overview

Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2023 750ML is a coastal-leaning California Chardonnay built around citrus precision, chalky texture, and restrained oak.

Tasting Notes
Hamptons Tasting Notes: Lemon curd, pear, and ripe apple open first, then turn savory with crushed stone, subtle almond skin, and a gentle saline lift. The finish feels clean and energetic, with a lightly creamy mid-palate that never gets heavy.

Style & Specs — Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2023 (750ML)

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• ABV: 13.5%
• Fermentation: 20% stainless steel, 80% French oak; native yeast
• Oak: 100% French oak; ~18% new
• Elevage: aged about 16 months before bottling

When to Drink
Approachable now for its bright drive; Wine Spectator notes a window through 2033, while Jeb Dunnuck’s review suggests longer-term potential into the mid/late 2030s.

Food Pairings

• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs
• Seared scallops with beurre blanc
• Dungeness crab or lobster rolls
• Grilled halibut with olive oil
• Triple-cream brie

Critical Acclaim

• 96 — JebDunnuck.com (Audrey Frick)
• 93 — Wine Spectator (MaryAnn Worobiec)
• 93 — Decanter (Clive Pursehouse)
• 92 — Vinous (Antoni Galloni)

Why Buy This Bottle

• Classic Sonoma Coast tension: citrus, mineral, and lift
• Thoughtful oak framing (18% new) keeps the profile bright
• Deep critic bench for collectors and gifting