2017 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Richard Caro

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An elegant Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, the Flowers has expressive citrus and a deliciously distinctive savoury herbal nature. Not too heavy on the new oak, this wine is as much about purity and cut as it is about weight and texture. Truly a stylish drop, this is a hell of a long way from the Californian stereotype of 'heavily buttered toast' and, in fact, may even give some of our own cooler climate examples a run for their money. One to try.

$98.00 in mixed 6+ or $108.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Chardonnay

Its Origins

Pennsylvania nursery owners Walt and Joan Flowers had long dreamed of applying their green thumbs to a shared love of wine, particularly the cool climate grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 1989, after years of careful searching, they decided to pioneer some of the more extreme terroir of the developing Sonoma Coast, with vineyards just two miles from the ocean on wind-swept ridges of 350 to 550 metres. Top quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive easily here, the San Andreas faultline ensuring that local soils are a complex mineral tapestry while the California heat is tempered by elevation, fog and maritime breezes.

What The Critics Say

93/100 wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone

"This well-made, widely appealing wine is inviting in jasmine and orange-blossom aromas, with a tension of energy and focus in its well-integrated acidity. The oak is behaved and quietly complementary, boosting the hints of nutmeg and gingerbread."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Chardonnay
Region	California
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	13.50%
Maturity	2020 - 2027

Taste

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout New Zealand and to some locations overseas. Our deliveries are made by trusted third party carriers. For further details on prices and delivery options please go to DELIVERY INFORMATION section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that they may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on 0800 422 767.

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