{"product_id":"flowers-chardonnay-sonoma-coast-2023","title":"Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning expression of cool-climate California Chardonnay, Flowers Sonoma Coast showcases the precision, elegance, and mineral-driven character that have made this estate legendary. Founded by Walt and Joan Flowers in the rugged coastal ridges above the Pacific, this winery has pioneered extreme viticulture, crafting Chardonnays of extraordinary purity and complexity that rival the finest white Burgundies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with brilliant clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined and complex with aromas of white peach, Meyer lemon, and green apple, layered with notes of wet stone, sea spray, hazelnut, and subtle floral undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with vibrant, racy acidity; flavors of citrus, pear, and stone fruit balanced by pronounced minerality, a silky texture, and restrained oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, precise, and elegant with a crystalline purity and lingering notes of citrus, almond, and saline minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from Chardonnay grapes sourced from estate vineyards perched on the extreme Sonoma Coast, where cool Pacific fog, strong winds, and rocky soils create ideal conditions for wines of remarkable tension and finesse. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels (minimal new oak) to develop complexity while preserving the fresh fruit character and natural acidity that define the Flowers style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStunning with Dungeness crab, seared scallops, grilled halibut, oysters, or creamy risotto. This wine will evolve beautifully over 5-8 years, revealing greater depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers Chardonnay 2023 is a wine of elegance and restraint—California Chardonnay at its most refined and Burgundian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowers Vineyard \u0026 Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977915482267,"sku":null,"price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3804\/1243\/files\/Flowers_0c83e819-9a02-47d9-8157-10acff3d5427.png?v=1772139829","url":"https:\/\/jupiterwineproject.com\/products\/flowers-chardonnay-sonoma-coast-2023","provider":"Jupiter Wine Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}