Flora Springs
Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
A bottle that holds a lot of sentimental meaning, this was the first “nice” bottle of wine my wife and I bought together shortly after we got engaged in 2015. We went to Napa a few days later and attended the Flora Springs Trilogy release party (which we ended up doing 6 times in a row). While iced-in here in TX this week, we decided to open this bottle that we’ve had for almost 8yrs exactly to the day. One of the things I love about wine is the ability to attach memories to bottles!
Right off the bat, this is classical 2011 Napa. It has a distinct green streak down the middle of the palate. Flora Springs was able to get the fruit semi-ripe which balanced out the lean and mean acidity. I have no qualms with 2011 Napa (and have found some to be absolutely incredible). I can appreciate a wine that speaks to the vintage, like this one. At roughly 12yrs, this is integrated. Oak is in the background, with cherry pipe tobacco, cherry cordial and underripe blackberries. Smooth and light bodied on the palate. Not getting any better, I suggest enjoying now.
A bottle that holds a lot of sentimental meaning, this was the first “nice” bottle of wine my wife and I bought together shortly after we got engaged in 2015. We went to Napa a few days later and attended the Flora Springs Trilogy release party (which we ended up doing 6 times in a row). While iced-in here in TX this week, we decided to open this bottle that we’ve had for almost 8yrs exactly to the day. One of the things I love about wine is the ability to attach memories to bottles!
Right off the bat, this is classical 2011 Napa. It has a distinct green streak down the middle of the palate. Flora Springs was able to get the fruit semi-ripe which balanced out the lean and mean acidity. I have no qualms with 2011 Napa (and have found some to be absolutely incredible). I can appreciate a wine that speaks to the vintage, like this one. At roughly 12yrs, this is integrated. Oak is in the background, with cherry pipe tobacco, cherry cordial and underripe blackberries. Smooth and light bodied on the palate. Not getting any better, I suggest enjoying now.
Not as crazy about this as I am about their red label.
Not as crazy about this as I am about their red label.
Nov 11th, 2014
Like all the 2011s had everything they are known for in complexity except no tannins and barely any weight.
Like all the 2011s had everything they are known for in complexity except no tannins and barely any weight.
Feb 26th, 2015
Now this is what Thanksgiving is all about. In other words I am thankful to have this in my glass! Very rich and voluptuous cab blend. Initially I got cherries up front with vanilla on the aftertaste. More complex as it opened up. Well done Komes and Garvey family!
Now this is what Thanksgiving is all about. In other words I am thankful to have this in my glass! Very rich and voluptuous cab blend. Initially I got cherries up front with vanilla on the aftertaste. More complex as it opened up. Well done Komes and Garvey family!
Nov 23rd, 2018
Complex. Bold. Great spice and hints of berries. Perfect for our steak dinner at David Burke's Foxwoods with Gregg, Andy, Barry, Marc, and Jason. And, I LOVE the nine!
Complex. Bold. Great spice and hints of berries. Perfect for our steak dinner at David Burke's Foxwoods with Gregg, Andy, Barry, Marc, and Jason. And, I LOVE the nine!
Jan 31st, 2016
Very good with a rib eye; super good with a box of chocolates.
Very good with a rib eye; super good with a box of chocolates.
Dec 24th, 2015