Name: Flowers
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County
Country: United States
Year: 2021
Price: $41
Winery review: "Our founders Joan and Walt Flowers were among the first to plant atop the mountain ridges poised majestically against the Sonoma Coast. Amidst the cold and rugged conditions, our chardonnay enlightens with a stunningly pure and vibrant character. At Flowers, we believe in crafting distinctive and complex wines that truly reflect a sense of place. With this bottle, we are pleased to share layers of bright citrus-fruit and coastal minerality that are expressive of the Sonoma COast"
Wine Folly: According to page 96, Chardonnay is "One of the world's most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak." Also, stating that you should get notes of apple, starfruit, pineapple, vanilla, and butter; that it should be chilled and can age between 5 and ten years
My review: As I normally do with these tastings, I had this wine on its own. Though it was still a very pleasant experience. On the nose, there was a lot of citrus peel. After tasting, you can get lots of tropical fruit flavors, as well as a crisp acidity, as well as the minerality that the winemakers mention on the back of the bottle excerpt. I think next time I drink this wine or something similar I will attempt to try it with something like lobster!
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