Flowers - Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 750ml

Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 captures the wild energy of its oceanfront home. Grown on the rugged ridges just north of Jenner, this wine stands apart from heavy, valley floor styles. The winery relies on extreme coastal farming and organic practices to produce a California white wine of rare precision. Sourced from the Sea View Ridge estate and select family sites, the vines endure thick fog and strong ocean winds. This unique climate slows down the ripening process, locking in bright, mouthwatering acidity.

Following a swift harvest, the winemaking team used native yeasts to ferment the juice in a mix of French oak and stainless steel tanks. The wine then rested in French oak barrels. Using only a small portion of new wood adds a soft spice without masking the natural fruit.

In the glass, this Chardonnay is bright and energetic. The aroma opens with sweet apricot, white flowers, and fresh Meyer lemon, layered with a fine mist of tangerine oil and mint. On the palate, the wine feels open and elegant. Flavors of savory preserved lemon and white pepper mix beautifully with a firm backbone of acidity. A distinct, briny ocean spray minerality lifts the texture, leaving a clean and vibrant finish.

Awarded 91 points, this forward and open knit vintage drinks beautifully right now but will continue to evolve in the cellar through 2034. It is a stunning, pure expression of extreme coastal winemaking. Serve this elegant bottle chilled with fresh crab, roasted chicken, or a rich mushroom risotto.