FLOWERS SEA VIEW RIDGE PINOT NOIR

FLOWERS “SEA VIEW RIDGE” PINOT NOIR 2022 – Sonoma Coast

Single Vineyard California Pinot Noir | Coastal, Mineral, and Exceptionally Refined

Region: Sonoma Coast, California, USA (Fort Ross–Seaview / West Sonoma Coast influence)
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Elegant, coastal-driven, savoury, and terroir-expressive

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Beautifully aromatic and complex, with layers of wild strawberry, tart red cherry, blackberry, blood orange zest, forest floor, wild fennel, spice, cedar, and crushed rock. Subtle salinity and coastal herbs add remarkable character and sophistication.

Palate:
Focused and energetic, showing vibrant red cherry, alpine strawberry, cranberry, dark berry fruit, savoury spice, tea leaf, and mineral tension. Richly textured yet beautifully lifted, with freshness and precision defining the wine.

Structure:
Medium-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity, and remarkable tension. Elegant and linear, with the cooling Pacific influence bringing freshness and minerality to the forefront.

Finish:
Long, saline, and beautifully persistent, leaving lingering notes of tart red fruit, spice, mountain minerality, and coastal freshness.

In Summary

Flowers “Sea View Ridge” Pinot Noir is one of Sonoma Coast’s most compelling single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, sourced from an extreme coastal vineyard shaped by Pacific winds, dramatic elevation, and rugged geology. The vineyard sits above the fog line in the famed coastal ridges of Sonoma, where cool conditions and long growing seasons produce wines of extraordinary energy and finesse.

The 2022 vintage is a stunning expression of site and vintage, balancing purity of fruit with savoury complexity and mineral precision. Critically acclaimed, it earned exceptional praise, including 96 points from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, highlighting its structure, freshness, and remarkable depth.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 growing season on the Sonoma Coast produced concentrated fruit with freshness and excellent aromatic definition. The cooling ocean influence and high-elevation vineyard conditions preserved acidity while allowing exceptional flavour development, resulting in a Pinot Noir of precision, texture, and coastal identity.

Drinking Window

Now: Beautifully expressive with decanting
Peak: 2026–2035
Cellaring: Excellent ageing potential with increasing savoury complexity

Food Pairing

• Duck breast or confit
• Roast chicken with wild mushrooms
• Salmon or cedar-plank trout
• Mushroom risotto
• Herb-crusted pork tenderloin
• Charcuterie and soft-rind cheeses
• Truffle dishes and earthy cuisine