2023 Flora Marie Vineyard Chardonnay

Perched on the same ridgeline as El Diablo and Ritchie Vineyards, Flora Marie sits in what we consider the heartland of great Chardonnay in Sonoma County. This corridor of east-facing slopes is bathed in gentle morning sun, with cooler afternoons that preserve vibrant acidity. But it’s the soils—pure, sandy Goldridge—that lend this wine its signature precision and mineral edge. The 2023 vintage is both tightly coiled and expressive, offering aromas of citrus blossom, crushed oyster shell, and candied lime. On the palate, a core of zesty acidity carries flavors of lemon oil, chalk, and roasted hazelnut, finishing long and lifted with a stony, mouthwatering cut. Peak drinking window: 2026 through 2034