The ‘23 Chardonnay.

Flowers Chardonnay 2023 is from Sonoma Coast, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2024-2032Peak window 2026-2029

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Flowers' 2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay should bring lemon, pear and green apple, with a pale blossom scent. Expect a refined, lightly rounded palate, fresh acidity sharpening the orchard fruit and lending the texture a clean line. Peak maturity is projected from 2026 to 2029, inside a wider span to 2032. The finish should be poised and dry, carrying citrus peel, apple and a faint mineral touch.

The 2023 vintage

Flowers' 2023 Chardonnay comes from Sonoma Coast, United States.

About Flowers

Flowers' Chardonnay comes from Sonoma Coast, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Grilled branzino with herb salad

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roasted chicken breast with wild rice

The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.

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Frequently Asked

What is Flowers Chardonnay 2023?

Flowers Chardonnay 2023 is from Sonoma Coast, United States.

When should Flowers Chardonnay 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Flowers Chardonnay 2023?

Pair this wine with Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter; Grilled branzino with herb salad; or Roasted chicken breast with wild rice.