July 24, 2019
It’s no secret that Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, and it’s that time of year again when we conjure up the ghosts of spirits past. September 1 – October 31, join us at The Room for a frightful good time.
Enjoy an exclusive tasting of our seasonal, winery-only Halloween wines that will send shivers down your spine. Taste the new release of our limited-production 2017 Ghost Winery Malbec and 2017 All Hallows’ Eve, each year recognized by Catherine Bugue, the St. Helena Star’s tasting panel writer who writes “It’s Halloween…gather up friends and good wine on the 31st for a night’s respite from the weekly grind? Adding a wine like Flora Spring’s iconic All Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc brings good fun to the mix.”
Since everyone loves Halloween decorations, we will have our favorite skeleton art installed on the front of the building.
Learn more about visiting The Room and our more anticipated releases of the year, our Halloween Wines.
December 2, 2018
Note: The following article was originally and published in The Mercury News and can be found here.
4 spectacular Sonoma and Napa wineries dress up for the holidays
Countless wineries offer suggestions and specials on their wares to make the yuletide merry, but there are some that go way beyond the bottle to make spirits bright. These Sonoma and Napa estates and tasting rooms take bedecking and bedazzling to the next level as proof that it’s not just harvest that’s the most wonderful time of the year. Here are are four special spots to explore….
Winery namesake Flora Komes loves the holidays and each year, her grandkids and winery employees go up to her attic for decorations and inspiration. The main estate on Zinfandel Lane is always decorated, but it’s the main tasting room on Highway 29 that gets the full tree and tinsel treatment. A giant wreath and ornaments outside make the already eye-catching modern building even more noticeable. Inside, it’s wall-to-wall trees, wreaths and garlands.
They even bottle up their contagious Christmas cheer in special seasonal releases, including a cabernet called Holiday Helper, and a holiday red blend in a trio of etched bottles with artwork inspired by Flora’s Christmas card collection, such as this year’s toy soldier and snow globe of the estate. For true cabernet connoisseurs, the Three Kings vertical includes the 2014-2016 vintages for a gift that’s fit for, well, a king.
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2016 Holiday Helper Cabernet Sauvignon
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June 21, 2018
We invite our Wine Country Neighbors to join us at The Room. Stop by for a wine flight, check out our new tasting experiences, or enjoy our Vineyard Courtyard picnic area and Rooftop Lounge, both with stunning views of Napa Valley’s western hillsides and vineyards.
Enjoy extended benefits and offerings just for locals:
- Complimentary “The Room” Tasting and 10% off wine purchases at The Room – now available seven days a week for the month of July!
- Valid for Wine Country residents plus one guest, with proof of residency
- Please make a reservation for groups of six or more, contact us at (866) 967-8032 or theroom@florasprings.com
Located directly on Highway 29 next to Dean & DeLuca in St. Helena, our friendly, relaxed tasting room is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm.
We are open the Fourth of July. If you’re in town for the holiday, come on in – we look forward to hosting you!
The Room’s modern design mimics the hillside caves and natural springs of our Estate winery, located just down the road. Our Cave Rooms are available for private group tastings hosted by our friendly, informative hospitality staff.
Learn more about visiting The Room.
December 15, 2017
It’s no secret that Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, and it’s that time of year again when we conjure up the ghosts of spirits past. October 1 – October 31, join us at The Room for a frightful good time.
Enjoy an exclusive tasting of our seasonal, winery-only Halloween wines that will send shivers down your spine, including our limited-production 2016 Ghost Winery Malbec.
Learn more about visiting The Room.
December 15, 2017
First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
This year, National Library Week will be observed April 8-15, with the theme “Libraries Transform.”
Nat Komes, third generation family member and Flora Springs General Manager, has a particular affinity for libraries, as his mother worked as a librarian when he was growing up. Nat developed a great love of reading, which continues to this day, and which he is sharing with his own children now. In fact, after spending time at the library reading to them, Nat has found inspiration for several of his wine projects.
We will be celebrating National Library Week by opening our wine library throughout the week. Library wines are older, unique, and rare wines that have been purposefully stored to age. Like libraries transform minds, the aging process transforms wine – often in unexpected and delightful ways.
Stay tuned as we will be releasing select library wines, available exclusively online.
Join us at The Room or The Estate for our limited-time Libraries Transform tasting experience and discover for yourself how age has transformed three select vintages of Trilogy.
Both The Room and The Estate, located at 1978 West Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena, are open 10 am to 5 pm seven days a week. Reservations are required to visit The Estate. Additional tasting fees for the library wines may apply.
You can also join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – and follow along with hashtags #NationalLibraryWeek and #LibrariesTransform.
For more information, contact The Room at theroom@florasprings.com or (866) 967-8032, or The Estate at theestate@florasprings.com or (707) 967-6723.
November 29, 2017
We’ve decked the halls and invite our Wine Country Neighbors to join us at The Room to celebrate the season. Revel in our festive holiday atmosphere and enjoy extended benefits and offerings just for locals:
- Complimentary Signature Tasting and 10% off on wine purchases at The Room – now available seven days a week for the month of December!
- Valid for Wine Country residents plus one guest, with proof of residency
- Please make a reservation for groups of six or more
Located directly on Highway 29 in St Helena, The Room is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm.
The Room’s modern design mimics the hillside caves and natural springs of our Estate winery, located just down the road in St. Helena. Here you’ll find our Vineyard Courtyard picnic area and Rooftop Lounge, both with stunning views of vineyards and western hillsides. Our Cave Rooms are available for private group tastings hosted by our friendly, informative hospitality staff.
Make sure you don’t miss our one-of-a-kind Etched Holiday Wines. Each year we create new holiday artwork to provide unique, limited-edition Napa Valley wines to use as gifts, share with friends or add to your collection. We also offer an array of gift collections, for every taste and every budget.
Learn more about visiting The Room.
Please note: The Room is closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day.
October 25, 2017
Flora Springs will hold a benefit music festival on Sunday, October 29th at The Room in St. Helena with all proceeds going to victims of the recent Napa Valley wildfires through the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund. The fundraiser, held from 12pm to 5pm, will feature five San Francisco Bay Area bands and musicians including Serf & James, Fellow Vessel, Sean Garvey, Mr. Kind, and Miss Moonshine. Flora Springs wines by the glass and bottle will be poured and small bites will be served. The event will also feature an auction including wines and other items. Admission to the event is complimentary and no RSVP is needed.
“We wanted to jump in quickly and support the Napa Valley community as it recovers from these devastating fires,” said Flora Springs General Manager Nat Komes. Although the fires that raged through parts of Napa Valley hovered at the ridgeline to the west of Flora Springs’ winery and vineyards in Rutherford, the estate escaped unharmed thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters and first responders.
“We were among the lucky ones, but we know many who were not as fortunate,” said Flora Springs Co-Founder and Proprietor John Komes. “The Festival will raise monies to help fire victims, but will also serve as a way for our community to come together in a show of strength and fellowship. Everyone is welcome.” The lineup of artists includes several who were themselves affected by the fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties.
The following is the festival schedule:
Miss Moonshine
12pm – 12:45pm
This Petaluma, CA band was personally affected by the fires in Sonoma Valley: one lost her house, one lost his job. On October 29th, they come together to bring the healing power of foot-stomping, folk-rock music to The Room.
Fellow Vessel
1pm – 1:45pm
A successful engineer quits his job to form a band with old friends, determined to follow his life’s true passion: that’s the story behind Fellow Vessel. With a catalog of original melodic rock songs, this band inspires anyone with a dream.
Mr. Kind
2pm – 2:45pm
Brian Bergeron and Jonathan Devoto are founding members of Mr. Kind, an electroacoustic band out of Oakland, CA. Over the course of 4 EPs and local shows, they have established their own brand of Americana. They are also founding members of Ivy Hill Entertainment, a music and event production agency responsible for booking music for the Napa Valley Film Festival, and most recently, a summer piano music series at Flora Springs. They will be collaborating with Tapper Dan as part of this performance.
Sean Garvey
3pm – 3:45pm
An accomplished musician, Sean Garvey is also Flora Komes’ grandson and the winery’s vineyard manager. He witnessed the fires that swept through Napa Valley, just a few miles from the Estate and winery that has been home to his family for three generations. Sean is grateful for his family and winery’s safety, and carries a renewed perspective on the fragile nature of our livelihood.
Serf and James
4pm to 5pm
Serf and James live and work in the Napa Valley. In fact, the duo works at Flora Springs. They have played at the Napa Valley Film Festival, BottleRock, and Flora Springs Club members’ weddings and parties.
August 22, 2017
Join us at The Room for our exclusive Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Summer Piano Series.
Enjoy three different vintages of Trilogy from proprietor John Komes’ private cellar and experience the legacy of this flagship wine.
On October 7th, we welcome musician Kevin Seal.
$35 per person.
The Room is open regular hours of 10 am – 5 pm, live music is from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Walk-ins welcome, or reserve your table in advance. Contact us at theroom@florasprings.com or (707) 967-8032.
See our other Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Piano Series events, every Saturday through October 28th.
August 22, 2017
Join us at The Room for our exclusive Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Summer Piano Series.
Enjoy three different vintages of Trilogy from proprietor John Komes’ private cellar and experience the legacy of this flagship wine.
On September 30th, we welcome musician Jimmy Kraft.
$35 per person.
The Room is open regular hours of 10 am – 5 pm, live music is from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Walk-ins welcome, or reserve your table in advance. Contact us at theroom@florasprings.com or (707) 967-8032.
See our other Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Piano Series events, every Saturday through October 28th.
August 22, 2017
Join us at The Room for our exclusive Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Summer Piano Series.
Enjoy three different vintages of Trilogy from proprietor John Komes’ private cellar and experience the legacy of this flagship wine.
On September 23rd, we welcome musician Kevin Seal.
$35 per person.
The Room is open regular hours of 10 am – 5 pm, live music is from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Walk-ins welcome, or reserve your table in advance. Contact us at theroom@florasprings.com or (707) 967-8032.
See our other Trilogy Rooftop Lounge Piano Series events, every Saturday through October 28th.