Checking in With Richard

March 31, 2023

Richard Tiedemann

Richard Tiedemann is a fifth-generation Napa Valley native whose family has been growing grapes here since the late 1880s.

Richard spent the better part of the 1990s as a crab and salmon fisherman in Alaska, returning to Napa Valley in 2000 to work in the Flora Springs tasting room. His love and knowledge of wine, his ability to relate to people and his passion for sharing the story of the Komes-Garvey family soon earned him promotions and a series of sales roles, with responsibility at various times for California, the northeast, the Midwest and western regions. Now, as Director of Winery Relations, Richard travels extensively throughout the U.S. as an ambassador for Flora Springs, hosting lively, interactive wine dinners and building lasting relationships with customers and fans.

“Last April I had the opportunity to do something I’d dreamed about for a long time: host a Flora Springs cruise for Wine Club Members in the Mediterranean. I was actually a stand-in for John and Carrie Komes, who at the last minute weren’t able to make the trip. Knowing that a big reason members sign up for a Flora Springs cruise is to spend time with the Komes, I brought my “A” game, determined to make the voyage just as entertaining and enlightening.

On one of our first days, I staged a blind tasting of Bordeaux varietals – Malbec,Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. – to see if folks were able to identify the wines. Only three people got every wine right, but we all had a blast.

Our days were spent exploring awe-inspiring sites in Spain, the Canary Islands and Morocco. In the evenings we met at the Voyager Lounge where Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot flowed freely. And each night I hosted a small group of Wine Club Members for dinner at one of the ship’s amazing four-star (in my opinion) restaurants.

I loved spending time with these members, many of whom have long relationships with the Komes family and Flora Springs. But the best part might have been sharing photos and tales of my journey with John and Carrie when I got back. I’d sent them a post card from each port of call, which I know they appreciated. But not half as much as I appreciate them for giving me the opportunity to take the cruise of a lifetime.”

Napa Valley Wine Tasting

We look forward to welcoming you in Napa Valley for wine tasting while enjoying views of flourishing vineyards and the western hillsides. Named “Best Hidden Gem Winery” in Napa Valley Life Magazine’s 2020 Best of Napa Valley Awards Readers Choice & 2022 Best of Napa Valley Awards Readers Choice, we are open seven days a week by appointment. Visit Flora Springs Tasting Room.

Luxury Wine Travel

As they say, like father like son, and Nat Komes loves to explore the world just as much as his dad, John. This October, sail away with Nat and Anne Komes and cruise the Mediterranean from Athens to Jerusalem aboard the Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ elegantly refreshed Seven Seas Voyager. Learn more.

Flora Springs 45th Anniversary Celebration

March 3, 2023

“How time flies when you are making and drinking great wines along with the wonderful people we have met on this journey. From day one to present the most important elements of the business are the friends you make along the way, the food you eat and the wine you drink. In 45 years this has remained the same.” —John Komes

Take a walk “Through the Decades” with us, as we celebrate our 45th year of winemaking. A Flora Springs celebration not to be missed. John and Nat Komes look forward to welcoming you to the beautifully reimagined space that is our St. Helena Tasting Room.

 

This event is Sold Out, please contact us for waitlist.

The afternoon of Saturday, September 23rd 4:30pm
for a celebration of
Flora Springs “Through the Decades”

Indulge in delicious cuisine exquisitely paired with specially selected vintages
representing our finest wines made over the past 45 years, and live music
Refined Wine Country attire is recommended

Contact Madeline for more information and accommodation options by email or call her at (707) 967-6724

“Our family has been crafting wine for 45 years,
and we are honored to have your support on this journey.
We wish to thank you for your continued loyalty and we
look forward to seeing you at this celebration” — Nat Komes

Wine Club Member Appreciation Holiday Party

March 3, 2023

Exclusively for Wine Club Members

We’re decking the halls and spreading the cheer this season with a special Member Appreciation Holiday Party! Flora Springs club members know how much we love the holidays, the most magical time of the year.

Join us on Saturday, December 9 at our Tasting Room in St. Helena. Stay tuned for details.

RSVP to (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com by November 15.

Please contact Wine Club Manager Madeline Nossiter at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions.

Learn more about the many benefits of Wine Club membership.

Wine Club Member Appreciation Spring Party — SOLD OUT!

March 3, 2023

This event is sold out, please contact us at wineclub@florasprings.com to be added to the wait list.

Exclusively for Wine Club Members

Join us on Sunday, May 21 from 1 – 4 pm for our Wine Club Member Appreciation Spring Party at our Tasting Room in St. Helena.

Enjoy live music by Campbell’s Jazz Soup Dixieland Quartet, catering by Tarla Mediterranean Kitchen, and wines including our flagship red Trilogy and flagship white Soliloquy plus rare wines from our library.

Experience our new outdoor space; John Komes, whose career began in construction, has reimagined the back patio with new landscaping, a hand-laid mosaic that pays tribute to our matriarch, Flora Komes, and other unique features. We can’t wait to show you!

Complimentary for one Wine Club Member + one guest, up to two additional tickets can be purchased at $50/each. Only 100 spots available.

Please contact Wine Club Manager Madeline Nossiter at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions.

Learn more about the many benefits of Wine Club membership.

Rat Pack Palm Springs Wine Dinner – SOLD OUT!

June 23, 2022

Step back in time to the crazy, cool glamour of the Rat Pack era when Frank Sinatra and his gang were regulars at Las Vegas’ Golden Sands Hotel and Casino and Palm Springs was a vacation playground for the jet set.

Hosted at Twin Palms, also known as the Frank Sinatra House, in the tony Movie Colony-El Mirador neighborhood of Palm Springs, this mid-century modern masterpiece is where Sinatra entertained the most famous celebrities, musicians, sports figures and politicians of the day.

A Flora Springs event not to be missed. The Komes family will roll out the red carpet as they host a coursed dinner meticulously paired with Flora Springs wines. Nat Komes will also debut the brand-new Flora Springs sparkling wine and promises a new twist on its presentation.

Limited to only 100 guests, we invite you to an unforgettable evening with the current and bygone ‘kings of cool,’ music, entertainment and surprise Rat Pack appearances.

DATE: Saturday, November 19, 2022
TIME: 4 pm – 9 pm
LOCATION: Twin Palms, aka The Frank Sinatra House, 1148 Ease Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA
GUEST LIMIT: 100 people

Make your plans and secure your tickets today.


2022 Wine Club Shipment Schedule

December 29, 2021

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 2018 Etched Holiday Cabernet Sauvignon 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 9/6/2021
November 2 Bottles 2018 Etched Holiday Cabernet Sauvignon 11/7/2021
Great Tastes White Wines Only
Shipment Wine Billing Date
January 2 Bottles of 2019 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 1/3/2021
March 2 Bottles of 2020 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 3/7/2021
May 2 Bottles of 2021 Rosé 5/2/2021
July 2 Bottles of 2021 Soliloquy 7/5/2021
September 2020 Family Select Chardonnay & 2020 Flora’s Legacy Chardonnay 9/6/2021
November 2 Bottles of 2021 Flora Springs Lavender Hill Sparkling Wine 11/7/2021

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Preferred Palates
Shipment Wine Billing Date
February 2019 Trilogy & 2019 Flora’s Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2/7/2021
April 2019 Wild Boar Cabernet Sauvignon 4/4/2021
June 2019 Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 6/6/2021
August 2019 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon 8/1/2021
October 2019 Holy Smoke Cabernet Sauvignon 10/3/2021
December 2018 Howell Mountain Dust & Glory Cabernet Sauvignon 12/5/2021

Please note: Prices reflect the cost of wine only, not shipping & handling. Schedule and pricing is tentative.

 

Please contact us at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions or if we can be of assistance.

Interested in our Wine Clubs?

Learn more about the many benefits of membership.

2021 Wine Club Shipment Schedule

December 21, 2020

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 9/7/2021
November 2018 Holiday Etched Wines – 2 different designs 11/2/2021
Great Tastes White Wines Only
Shipment Wine Billing Date
January 2019 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2 bottles 1/6/2021
March 2020 Pinot Grigio – 2 bottles 3/2/2021
May 2020 Rosé – 2 bottles 5/4/2021
July 2020 Soliloquy – 2 bottles 7/6/2021
September 2020 Family Select Chardonnay – 2 bottles 9/7/2021
November 2020 Flora’s Legacy Chardonnay – 2 bottles 11/2/2021

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Preferred Palates
Shipment Wine Billing Date
February 2018 Trilogy & 2018 Flora’s Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2/1/2021
April 2018 Wild Boar Cabernet Sauvignon 4/5/2021
June 2018 Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 6/7/2021
August 2018 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon 8/2/2021
October 2018 Holy Smoke Cabernet Sauvignon 10/4/2021
December 2018 Celebrating our 40th Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon 12/6/2021

 

Please note: Prices reflect the cost of wine only, not shipping & handling. Schedule and pricing is tentative.

Please contact the Wine Club department directly at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions or if we can be of assistance.

Interested in our Wine Clubs? Learn more about the benefits of membership.

New Wine Club Member Benefit – Special Rates at the Inn at the Eagle Mountain Resort

November 23, 2020

Inn at Eagle Mountain

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.

Golf in Scottsdale

2020 Wine Club Shipment Schedule

January 3, 2020

Greetings Wine Club Members!

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 9/7/2020
November 2017 Holiday Etched Wines – 2 different designs 11/2/2020
Great Tastes White Wines Only
Shipment Wine Billing Date
January 2018 Sauvignon Blanc – 2 bottles 1/6/2020
March 2019 Pinot Grigio – 2 bottles 3/2/2020
May 2019 Rosé – 2 bottles 5/4/2020
July 2019 Soliloquy – 2 bottles 7/6/2020
September 2019 Family Select Chardonnay – 2 bottles 9/7/2020
November 2019 Flora’s Legacy Chardonnay – 2 bottles 11/2/2020

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Preferred Palates
Shipment Wine Billing Date
February 2017 Trilogy, 2017 Flora’s Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2/3/2020
April 2017 Wild Boar Cabernet Sauvignon 4/6/2020
June 2017 Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 6/1/2020
August 2017 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon 8/3/2020
October 2017 Holy Smoke Cabernet Sauvignon 10/5/2020
December 2017 St. Helena Rennie Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 12/7/2020

 

You can download the schedule here. Please note: Prices reflect the cost of wine only, not shipping & handling. Schedule and pricing is tentative.

Please contact the Wine Club department directly at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions or if we can be of assistance.

Interested in our Wine Clubs? Learn more about the benefits of membership.

Great Tastes Pick Up Party at The Room -SOLD OUT-

December 12, 2019

Exclusively for Great Tastes Wine Club Members

Join us on Sunday, March 15th for our Great Tastes March Pick Up Party. Taste the 2017 Trilogy and 2019 Pinot Grigio—your March shipment wines. Enjoy delicious snacks from local favorite The Wurst and a fun and educational blind tasting of three wines, hosted by Wine Educator James Porter, as well as special offers on select wines.

Great Tastes Members interested in attending please RSVP to (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com by March 1. If you are able to come and enjoy the day with us but are not regularly a pick up member, please notify us no later than March 2 to ensure your pick up will be available.

Please contact Wine Club Manager Madeline Nossiter at (800) 913-1118 or wineclub@florasprings.com with any questions.

Learn more about the benefits of Wine Club membership.

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