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Our Legacy

Flora Springs was founded in 1978, but our legacy dates back to the late 1800s when wine grapes were first planted on the Napa Valley property that is now our estate vineyards. The depth of this history reminds us that as stewards of this land, our family’s commitment to its health and vitality will be felt far into the future.

1989 BIRTH OF RENÉ LALIQUE
  • 1911 Where the Story Begins
  • 1929 A Warm Coat for Flora
  • 1935 A Love Story
  • 1936 - 1977 Flora’s Family Has Her Heart
  • 1978 A New Era Begins
  • 1980 Inspired Wines
  • 1984 Introducing the Napa Valley Red Blend
  • 1986 Putting Flora Springs on the Map
  • 1989 A True Reflection of Vineyard and Clone
  • 1990’s Trilogy Takes Its Rightful Place as an Icon Among Napa Valley Wines
  • 1995 Tasting Room Constructed
  • 2003 Celebrated 25th Anniversary
  • 2011 Flora’s Centennial
  • 2012 Farming Recognized
  • 2018 John Komes Featured
  • 2019 Soliloquy Recreated from Memory
  • 2021 A New Winery
  • 2023 45th Anniversary

1911

Where the Story Begins

Birth of Flora Cabral Komes, Hawaii.

Photo Collage of Young Flora Komes.

1929

A Warm Coat for Flora

Flora relocates from Hawaii to San Francisco for college, quite the adventure for a young woman at that time.

Flora Komes Wearing a Warm Coat.
Flora Komes Adorned with Flowers.
Flora Komes On Boat With People.
Flora Komes Wearing a Warm Coat.

1935

A Love Story

In San Francisco, Flora marries Jerry Komes, “her cute little fellow”.

Flora Marries Jerry.

1936 - 1977

Flora’s Family Has Her Heart

Flora’s Family has her heart, including children, Mike, John and Julie.

Flora holding her infant child.
Flora and Jerry Komes with their children, Mike and John.
Flora opening a present for Julie.
Flora holding her infant child.

1978

A New Era Begins

Flora Springs Winery is established. It was Flora who saw the hidden magic in the St. Helena vineyards.

Flora's Family.
Flora shoveling.
Flora and Jerry Komes.
Flora's Family.

1980

Inspired Wines

First Crush Brings Home The Gold.

1980 Gold Medal Award.
1979 Napa Valley Chardonnay Wine Label.
1980 Gold Medal Award.

1984

Introducing the Napa Valley Red Blend

Trilogy Debuts.

Photo Collage of Flora Springs Trilogy Wine.

1986

Putting Flora Springs on the Map

Flora Springs Winery recognized and reputation grows.

The Spell of Flora Springs Article.
Can Flora Springs Reach Its Goals?
Truck bed full of grapes at the Komes Ranch.
The Spell of Flora Springs Article.

1989

A True Reflection of Vineyard and Clone

Soliloquy Debuts.

'Can Flora Springs Reach Its Goals' Photo collage.

1990’s

Trilogy Takes Its Rightful Place as an Icon Among Napa Valley Wines

Acclaim rolls in.

Flora Springs Wines.

1995

Tasting Room Constructed

Eye catching design inspired by curves found in nature.

Construction of the Tasting Room.

2003

Celebrated 25th Anniversary

Flora Springs Family toasts to a Napa Valley legacy.

Flora Springs 25th Anniversary Wines.

2011

Flora’s Centennial

Family celebrates Flora’s 100th Birthday.

Flora's Centennial.

2012

Farming Recognized

Pat Garvey named Napa Valley Grower of the Year.

Pat Garvey.

2018

John Komes Featured

Wine Spectator recognizes Merlot winemaking.

John Komes.

2019

Soliloquy Recreated from Memory

Video debuts telling rich Soliloquy story.

'The Winery's Latest Experiment May Set the Wine World Abuzz' Photo Collage.

2021

A New Winery

Built a brand new bespoke winery with workflow and equipment custom-fit to our smaller wine lots.

Flora Springs Napa Valley Production Facility.

2023

45th Anniversary

Family celebrates with guests under a harvest moon.

People dining, celebrating Flora Springs' 45th Anniversary.