Note: The article excerpted below was originally published in the Napa Valley Life Magazine and can be found here.
“Napa Valley is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon, so why do producers craft wines from varietals that seem “out of place” for the region? Although Napa Valley has hung its hat—for good reason—on Cabernet, the region’s diverse terroir is what allows for the wide range of varietals that successfully grow in the right microclimates. Add that to passion and talent, and a great viticulturist can team up with an experienced winemaker to turn a non-Cabernet varietal into a truly fantastic Napa Valley wine.
Enter Sangiovese. This thin-skinned grape variety can be tricky to grow, but select Napa Valley producers have mastered the art of crafting this finicky grape into spectacular wine…”
At Flora Springs Winery, General Manager Nat Komes admits that they have “found the southern part of the valley to be a good area for Sangiovese.” Komes stands by the cool breezes in southern Napa Valley blowing up from the San Pablo Bay as one of the main factors for helping their Sangiovese retain the quintessential acidity for which the grape is known. Much like Laura and Brian from 601 Cellars, Komes’ family has a “fell in love” with Sangiovese memory from a trip to Tuscany. “Our Napa Valley Sangiovese stands out primarily because it is becoming so rare,” Komes stated. The estate’s 2019 Sangiovese is a member’s only wine packed with cherry, pomegranate, and red plum—it’s well worth signing up to get your hands on this bottle…” Read more.
Sangiovese is the grape most commonly found in the famed Chianti region of Italy, and this version, from a south Napa Valley vineyard cooled by the San Pablo Bay, benefits during the growing season from a consistent weather pattern of cool, foggy mornings that melt into warm, sunny afternoons. Bursting with fresh fruit flavors of Bing cherry, pomegranate and red plum, this fleshy, mouthfilling red shows accents of mocha, warm spice and licorice. Despite a dense profile, fresh acidity keeps this one bright and focused through to a lingering finish. A crowd-pleasing wine, take this one to your next family dinner. Learn more about the 2019 Sangiovese.
Hello Great Tastes and Preferred Palates Wine Club Members!
We know that when it comes to wine clubs, you have are a lot of choices—and we are honored that you have chosen to be part of our Wine Club. At Flora Springs, we are committed to providing our members with access to the finest wines in our portfolio, wines hand-selected by our family as those we’d most like to share. Many of these are club-only and limited production wines that simply cannot be found elsewhere. Access to these wines, along with our dedication to friendly, professional customer service and inspired, fun-filled events, make the Flora Springs difference.
We have a lot of exciting things planned for you in 2022. We are so happy you will be joining us for another great year!
Great Tastes
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2019 Sangiovese & 2019 Poggio Del Papa
1/3/2021
March
2020 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc & 2019 Trilogy
3/7/2021
May
2019 Petit Verdot & 2019 Napa Valley Merlot
5/2/2021
July
2021 Soliloquy & 2018 Three Keys Cabernet Sauvignon
7/5/2021
September
2020 Ghost Winery Malbec & 2020 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
9/6/2021
November
2 Bottles 2019 Etched Holiday Red Blend
11/7/2021
Great Tastes Red Wines Only
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2019 Sangiovese & 2019 Poggio Del Papa
1/3/2021
March
2 Bottles of 2019 Trilogy
3/7/2021
May
2019 Petit Verdot & 2019 Napa Valley Merlot
5/2/2021
July
2 Bottles of 2018 Three Keys Cabernet Sauvignon
7/5/2021
September
2020 Ghost Winery Malbec & 2020 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
Greetings Great Tastes and Preferred Palates Wine Club Members!
We have a lot of exciting things planned for you in 2021, including new wines, new benefits, and more. We are so pleased you will be joining us for another great year.
Please remember that this schedule is subject to change, but we will always keep you updated.
Great Tastes
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2018 Sangiovese & 2018 Poggio Del Papa
1/4/2021
March
2020 Pinot Grigio & 2018 Trilogy
3/1/2021
May
2018 Petit Verdot & 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet
5/3/2021
July
2020 Soliloquy & 2017 Three Keys Cabernet Sauvignon
7/5/2021
September
2019 Ghost Winery Malbec & 2019 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
9/6/2021
November
2018 Holiday Etched Wines – 2 different designs
11/1/2021
Great Tastes Red Wines Only
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2017 Napa Valley Merlot & 2017 Poggio Del Papa
1/6/2021
March
2018 Trilogy – 2 bottles
3/2/2021
May
2018 Petit Verdo t& 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet
5/4/2021
July
2017 Three Keys Cabernet – 2 bottles
7/6/2021
September
2019 Ghost Winery Malbec & 2019 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
Renowned for its Southwestern décor and luxurious amenities, the Inn at Eagle Mountain is offering Flora Springs Wine Club Members 50% off the best available rate, through June 30, 2021.
The Inn at Eagle Mountain Resort is nestled in the foothills above the eighteenth green of the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Guests enjoy panoramic views of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Red Mountain, and the Sonora Desert canyon. The resort offers a secluded ambience and an exclusive retreat location, yet is just minutes from Scottsdale’s galleries, shopping, dining and golf. Flora Springs President & Proprietor John Komes invites you to enjoy this boutique luxury hotel where the good life of Napa Valley’s wine country combines with the ambiance and beauty of the American Southwest.
Learn more about the Inn at Eagle Mountain. To make reservations, please call (844) 318-5183 and mention you are a Flora Springs Wine Club Member.
We have a lot of exciting things planned for you in 2020, including new exclusive events, new wines, and more. We are so pleased you will be joining us for another great year.
Please remember that this schedule is subject to change, but we will always keep you updated.
Great Tastes
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2017 Napa Valley Merlot, 2017 Poggio Del Papa
1/6/2020
March
2019 Pinot Grigio, 2017 Trilogy
3/2/2020
May
2017 Petit Verdot, 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet
5/4/2020
July
2019 Soliloquy, 2016 Three Keys Cabernet
7/6/2020
September
2018 Ghost Winery Malbec, 2018 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
9/7/2020
November
2017 Holiday Etched Wines – 2 different designs
11/2/2020
Great Tastes Red Wines Only
Shipment
Wine
Billing Date
January
2017 Napa Valley Merlot, 2017 Poggio Del Papa
1/6/2020
March
2016 Trilogy – 2 bottles
3/2/2020
May
2017 Petit Verdot, 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet
5/4/2020
July
2016 Three Keys Cabernet – 2 bottles
7/6/2020
September
2018 Ghost Winery Malbec, 2018 All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc
We know that when it comes to wine clubs, there are many options and you’re likely wondering what is the best Napa Valley Wine Club. At Flora Springs, we are committed to providing our Wine Club Members with an unparalleled experience.
“It’s been our favorite club to be a part of. But what I love most about being a member of the Flora Springs Wine Club—the wine always tastes great.”—Christy Bradshaw, Flora Springs Great Tastes Wine Club Member
Our etched and hand-painted Holiday Bottles are one of Flora Springs’ most treasured traditions, a way for us to give our Wine Club Members exclusive access to rare wines in festive, one-of-a-kind bottlings. Each year Nat Komes lets the creative juices flow as he and our team come up with new artful designs, many of them inspired by the holiday traditions we enjoy in our own homes.
When John Komes bottled Flora Springs’ first Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – the Rutherford Hillside Reserve in 1989 – it became a benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet, bringing awareness to the concept of site-specific wines. Since then Flora Springs has enhanced its Single Vineyard Program, and today we offer five elegant and powerful wines that reflect the small vineyard sites and even individual blocks in which they are grown – wines so outstanding they deserve to be bottled on their own.
Download our Flora’s Five Cabs & Five Cuts Pairing Guide
The idea for “Flora’s Five Cuts and Five Cabs” dinner—which has been one of our most popular events since its inception four years ago—is a nod to John’s early days of selling these Single Vineyard Cabernets. Back then he developed a successful winemaker dinner pairing each Cabernet with a specific cut of premium beef. He found that the words used to describe the texture and tenderness of a steak enhanced the understanding and enjoyment of Cabernet. In true John fashion, he was well ahead of his time, and his innovative concept is still relevant today.
John Komes Greets Guests to Flora’s Five Cabs & Five Cuts Wine Dinner, May 2019Dinner Guests Enjoying a Perfect Summer Evening at Flora Springs Family EstateFilet Mignon Paired with Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
We have a lot of exciting things planned for you in 2019, including new exclusive events, special offers, and more. We are so pleased you will be joining us for another great year.
Please remember that this schedule is subject to change, but we will always keep you updated.
This past weekend, we took Wine Club Members and Flora fans to watch the San Francisco Giants as they took the win over the Texas Rangers.
It was a gorgeous, sunny day at AT&T Park. Guests enjoyed the weather and stunning city and bay views from the McCovey Cove Portwalk and Triples Alley where we hosted a rousing pre-game party – complete with a posh buffet of ballpark favorites and plenty of Flora Springs wine, including our highly-acclaimed 2015 Trilogy.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us – you made it a grand-slam day!
Interested in attending our next game? Be sure to join our mailing list and you’ll receive invitations to all of our events, as well as priority notice of exclusive offers and access to wines made in limited quantities or available only at the winery.
Matriarch Flora Komes was born in Hawaii and Flora Springs has always had a natural affinity for all things Hawaiian. Yesterday, Flora Springs hosted the Preferred Palates Wine Club Pick Up party on a warm sunny afternoon at The Estate with a traditional luau theme. Guests got the chance to make their own leis while enjoying the sounds of the islands with the “chuck-a-chuck” acoustics and whispery nylon strings of the traditional luau-style ukulele music.Tastings of the current Wild Boar barrel sample, as well as Wild Boar library vintages were enjoyed with the festive pairing of a whole roast pig.Learn more about our Wine Clubs and the benefits of each.
Guests got the chance to make their own leis while enjoying the sounds of the islands with the “chuck-a-chuck” acoustics and whispery nylon strings of the traditional luau-style ukulele music.
Tastings of the current Wild Boar barrel sample, as well as Wild Boar library vintages were enjoyed with the festive pairing of a whole roast pig.