At a glance

Producer

Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Region

Sonoma Coast, California, USA

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-55 USD

Tasting profile

Citrus, green apple, white nectarine, delicate oak, mineral and saline edge.

Evolution: Will gain richer, honeyed notes and more integrated oak, secondary nuttiness, mellow acidity.

At peak: Bright fruit and tension at first; by peak, great harmony of fruit, minerality, gentle creaminess and poise.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to high (signature Sonoma Coast freshness)

Tannins

None (white wine, no skin contact tannins)

Alcohol

Medium (typically 13.5% - 14%)

Aging potential

Good for premium Chardonnay; best within 4-6 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2027

Optimal window

2024 to 2028

Current status

Just released; fresh, youthful expression

Current condition

Vibrant, primary fruit, lively acidity

Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is admired for its coastal brightness and balance. Peaks after 12-24 months when primary fruit is joined by subtle secondary complexity, but before freshness begins to decline. Balance of acidity and restrained oak allows for graceful, mid-term cellaring.

Food pairing

Grilled seafood, roast chicken with herbs, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi, creamy pastas, goat cheese salad.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Cover cropping, water conservation, solar power, organic pest management, habitat restoration, lightweight glass bottles, composting, reduced inputs, biodiversity corridors, use of recycled and recyclable packaging.

Flowers Vineyards & Winery practices sustainable viticulture emphasizing soil health, water savings, renewable energy, native landscape preservation, and community responsibility. Vineyard is certified under leading sustainable winegrowing programs and is a recognized leader for eco-consciousness in Sonoma Coast. They are not certified fully organic/biodynamic but their integrated practices approach near-organic standards. With careful packaging and efficient distribution, the overall environmental impact is meaningfully lower than typical commercial wines.