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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the Best of Flora Springs with Wine Club Membership

October 21, 2019

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

Now is the time to join the Great Tastes Wine Club—you’ll get access to our coveted Holiday Etched Wines, as well as a host of other benefits. Hear more about how our club stands out from the rest:

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.

Etched Holiday Wines from Napa Valley

Learn more about the best Napa Valley Wine Club.
See our entire Holiday Wine Collection.

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