{"product_id":"8825-flowers-sonoma-coast-pinot-noir","title":"Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"There is an oomph and intensity to the 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Flowers, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripe fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand generous forest character. Aromas of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egravel dust\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmashed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecome to the fore with whispers of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eviolet florality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate shows a core of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered and blue brambles\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nearly feral character to them. The savoury elements are followed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etouch of mace\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's an intense saline throughline that crescendos at the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"It's one of the first 2023 Sonoma pinots to be released and a great reflection of the long, cool growing season.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangy\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewell balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, with intricate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorange zest\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered cherry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack tea\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eflavors on a vibrant, acid-driven texture. Medium- to full-bodied.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is another terrific wine from Flowers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elifted\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers up an exotic mélange of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrushed red berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecedar\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epipe tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Strong\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esavory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einflections lend energy throughout. The 2023 is light on its feet and quite delicate, not to mention long on personality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"California","offers":[{"title":"1.5L \/ 2023","offer_id":44810906959942,"sku":"8825","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6838\/files\/Flowers_Pinot_Noir_SONOMA_COAST__88473.1742512204_1024x1024_c925aaa1-380f-47db-a15d-9f27119edac5.png?v=1774731918","url":"https:\/\/www.hamptonswineshoppe.com\/products\/8825-flowers-sonoma-coast-pinot-noir","provider":"Hamptons Wine Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}