description Flowers Vineyard & Winery Overview
Flowers Vineyard & Winery is a California wine estate founded in 1991 by Walt and Joan Flowers. Located on the extreme Sonoma Coast near Cazadero, the winery was among the first to cultivate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in this distinctly cold, maritime-influenced climate. The estate focuses on small-lot, vineyard-designate bottlings sourced from its Camp Meeting and Frances Thompson vineyards. It serves consumers and collectors seeking cool-climate single-vineyard wines.
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Who founded Flowers Vineyard & Winery?
The winery was founded in 1991 by Walt and Joan Flowers, who originally owned a nursery in Pennsylvania. They were early pioneers of planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged, cold coastline of the extreme Sonoma Coast.
Where are Flowers Vineyard & Winery's estate vineyards located?
Their flagship Sea View Ridge and Camp Meeting Ridge vineyards are planted at high elevations above the fog line near the coastal town of Cazadero. This extreme, cold-climate terroir provides the long, slow ripening season necessary for premium Pinot Noir.
What happened to Flowers Winery's winemaker?
The winery has seen several notable winemakers pass through its doors, including David Hirsch of Hirsch Vineyards fame and more recently, Marc Heu. They have all worked to maintain the estate's signature elegant, terroir-driven style for Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
What is the difference between Flowers' Perennial Slope and Sea View Ridge Pinot Noirs?
Perennial Slope is sourced from the estate's Camp Meeting Ridge, focusing on a specific slope with shallow soils, while Sea View Ridge comes from a higher-elevation vineyard further north. Both showcase extreme coastal mountain fruit, but Sea View Ridge is often noted for being the most structured and age-worthy.
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