Flora Springs 2010 Trilogy Napa
Today I am going to discuss Flora Springs 2010 Trilogy, which is their Signature red wine. Over 30 years have passed since Jerry and Flora Komes first stepped foot on to the historic Flora Springs estate in search of a place to “kick off their boots.” It’s hard to imagine now, but the majestic stone cellar of Flora Springs was once an abandoned “ghost” winery. It was Flora who saw the magic hidden behind decades of neglect, over-grown ivy, and shifting rock walls. The property’s winemaking roots date back to the 19th century, but it’s been the work of Jerry and Flora’s children, John Komes and his wife Carrie, and Julie Garvey and her husband Pat Garvey, that has written the history. The website has eight “Webisodes” created in 2011 to mark the 100th birthday of Flora Komes, check them out to learn more about Flora, the history of the family and winery.
Located at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in the far Northwest corner of the Rutherford appellation, the Flora Springs estate is in the heart of the Napa Valley. Founded in 1978, Flora Springs has been a family affair for over three decades. As both artisan winemakers and growers, the family is committed to the traditions of fine winemaking and responsible stewardship of its 650 acres of vineyard land for future generations to savor and uphold. Today, ninety percent of Flora Springs’ red wines are sourced from its organically-farmed estate vineyards, and all of these wines are crafted in their solar-powered 19th-century stone winery and caves.
In 1984, Flora Springs committed themselves to make the best wine possible by hand selecting the highest quality grapes from their estate vineyards. They created Trilogy, one of the earliest Meritage wines, by blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. In 2010 they decided to add a bit of Cabernet Franc to the blend to bringing the blend percentages as follows: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged for 22 months (60%) on new French Oak and (40%) on 1-year old French Oak. Opening the bottle and pouring a glass I noticed a very deep red, almost purple with dark fruit aromas, black cherries and raspberries. The taste is smooth and well refined as the fruit, tannins and oak work in harmony, yet has a layer of complexity that makes it difficult to put your glass down. Grab this 2010 gem for around $60 and it should continue developing in your cellar for some time to come. Delicious!
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