2011 Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / SONOMA
Wine Advocate | Rating: 91
A model of total elegance and class, the 2011 Pinot Noir from Flowers is absolutely gorgeous. Savory herbs, crushed flowers, licorice, salt, orange peel, mint and plums are all woven together in the glass. Today, the 2011 is impeccably crafted and flat-out gorgeous. Although very much a medium-bodied wine, I would not at all be surprised to see the 2011 blossom with more time in bottle. This is an impressive effort. Unfortunately, the Sonoma Coast was the only 2011 Flowers Pinot I was able to taste, but based on this effort, 2011 is certainly shaping up well here. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021.Author: Antonio GalloniInternational Wine Cellar | Rating: 89
Bright red. Displays aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and earthy rhubarb, with note of white pepper adding vibrancy. Offers tangy red berry and blood orange flavors that stretch out and gain sweetness with air. Clean, nervy and focused on the finish, featuring silky tannins and lingering spiciness.Author: Josh RaynoldsIssue: May/June 2014
In 1989, Walt and Joan Flowers' quest for a cool climate vineyard site lead these former nursery owners to answer a short classified ad for land on the rugged Sonoma coast of Northern California. Atop 1,150-1,875-foot high ridges overlooking the Pacific Ocean, they have grown and produced quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since the inaugural vintage in 1993. Flowers holds two estate properties: Camp Meeting Ridge, 23 acres of vines planted on the original property; and Flowers Ranch, 47 acres of Pinot planted from 1998-2001 on a second property. Both of these parcels benefit from abundant sunshine during the growing season, with the warmth tempered by the fog and cool wind off the ocean. Case production is around 15,000 cases each year. The finished products are consistently praised as excellent representations of the extreme terrior of the Northern Sonoma coastline.
See other similar producers:Hanzell Vineyards,Littorai,Marcassin
See other similar producers:Hanzell Vineyards,Littorai,Marcassin
Collector Data For This Wine
- 93 bottles owned
- 27 collectors