Flowers, 2002 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

The experience starts with the color, pale gold. It clings to the side of the glass as you pour it. I know legs are no indicator of good wine, but it is pretty to watch. Has a very intense vanilla bean aroma. In your mouth an array of flavors present very light citrus, vanilla, butter, with a moderately long mineral finish. The texture is slightly oily and heavy in your mouth. We have had several bottles of this wine over the last year, and it keeps getting better. The winery recommends drinking before summer 2006, no problem. Serve "very lightly" chilled, if this wine is too cold you will get a bitter taste.