November 1, 2020 - It is almost painful to part with this luscious and charming Pinot. It has that hint of salinity from the Pacific winds, the brightness and complexity of mountain fruit.
October 10, 2020 - Fine but poor QPR. And too big for my taste. 13.9%
April 15, 2020 - Terrific Sonoma Coast Pinot from a great source
December 22, 2019 - Just not good.
May 13, 2018 - Cherry, plum, fig, spice, black tea, leather and oak. Tannins are firm.
Truth be told, I wanted to like this wine more than I actually did. Fruit seems somewhat muted and perhaps fading at this stage. I wish I had opened it in 2016.
At this point, for $80, you can do better.
June 10, 2017 - Burgundy color with a bouquet and flavor cherries and raspberries followed by typical Pinot Noir spiciness. The flavors were fairly restrained and the wine was quite tannic on first tasting, with some improvement after airing. I find most Flowers Pinot Noirs to be in a bit of a wine straight jacket, but this may appeal to others.
February 13, 2016 - Opened up over the course of 2 days. Rouge claire as a burgundy. Nose of cherries, bergamot and tarragon with a hint of apples and camphor. Cherry cola, grilled meat, garden herbs, baking spices. Finish goes on for a minute or more. Drinking beautifully.
December 19, 2015 - Consistent with prior bottle
November 26, 2015 - Bright red. Elegant nose of wood, tobacco and plums with a hint of rose. Creamy mouthfeel shows currants, spice, wet leaves, brioche and some leather. This was a nice wine more reminiscent of what Flowers has been known for.
July 9, 2015 - This is a show-stopper, but I wish I'd have given this a few more years. I think it will get better.