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
Join Flora Springs Director of Winery Relations Richard Tiedemann for a four-course wine dinner at Basalt, located in the heart of downtown Napa.
Menu
First Course
Fluke Crudo with Cherry-Lemon Grass, Aguachile, Pickled Ramp, Avocado, Puffed Rice
Paired with 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Stone Fruit Salad with K&J Fruit, Whipped Ricotta, Caramel Crumble, Nasturtium
Paired with 2017 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Third Course
Smoked Short Rib “Au Pair” with Espresso Rub, Crushed Fingerling, Creamed Spinach
Paired with 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet & 2017 Napa Valley Merlot
Fourth Course
Silverado Strawberry Shortcake with Angel Food Cake, Strawberry Sorbet, Whipped Crème Fraiche
Paired with 2015 Trilogy
$150 Per Person
Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please make your reservations directly with the restaurant at (707) 927-5265 or jjohnstone@basaltnapa.com.
Also, as their featured winery for May, you can enjoy Flora Springs wine specials at Basalt all month long.
Join Flora Springs Director of Winery Relations Richard Tiedemann for a five-course wine dinner at Le Colonial.
Located just minutes from Union Square in San Francisco’s downtown district, Le Colonial evokes the ambiance of French colonial Vietnam and has welcomed guests for over twenty years. Learn more.
Menu
First Course
Softshell Crab Rolls with avocado, red lettuce leaf, carrots, vermicelli & tamarind nouc cham
Paired with 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Saigon Style Poke with salmon, mango, red jalapenos, rau ram, cucumbers, cilantro & jalapenos
Paired with 2017 Family Select Chardonnay
Third Course
Five Spiced Duck Breast with pineapple, bamboo shoot, shiitake mushroom & tamarind sauce
Paired with 2016 Napa Valley Merlot
Fourth Course
Bo Luc Lac with wok-seared filet mignon, sweet & savory soy sauce, pickled red onion, butter lettuce watercress, cherry tomatoes & crispy shoestring potatoes
Paired with 2015 Trilogy
Fifth Course
Passion Fruit Cheese Cake with guava caramel & candied macadamia
Paired with 2018 Napa Valley Rosé
Reception: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
$150 Per Person (not including tax and gratuity)
Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please make your reservations directly with the restaurant at (415) 931-3600 or online.
As their featured winery for May, you can enjoy Flora Springs wine specials at Basalt—located in downtown Napa—all month long.
Basalt also invites the local and wine industry community to Napa Night at Basalt on Monday, May 20 from 5 pm – close. Enjoy fried chicken, drink specials, raffle prizes, and more. Reservations are not required, but RSVP to jjohnstone@basaltnapa.com for a raffle ticket.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact the restaurant directly at (707) 927-5265.
