93
points
Flowers 2007 Sea View Ridge Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
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$70
A classy, rich Pinot. It’s delicately structured, with a transparent silkiness. Tight in acidity and also somewhat tannic, but showing great finesse, with a spicy core of raspberries, cherries, cola, lime zest and minerals. Drink now and through 2015.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
92
points
Flowers 2000 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
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$44
Opens with rich aromas of plum, oak, cocoa and green hay. Medium-weight and balanced with fine acidity and good tannic structure, this has potent, palate-filling plum, chocolate and spice flavors. The finish shows deep fruit and plush tannins. Best from 2004–2009+. Cellar Selection.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)
91
points
Flowers 1999 Camp Meeting Ridge Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
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$50
Full-bodied, with loads of earth, smoke and tomato. The color is nearly violet and the flavors match: There’s an unmistakable sweetness to it, from the welcoming front end through to the warm, kirsch-packed finish. For anyone who loves a sweet, jammy California-style Pinot, look no further.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)