Flora Springs Merlot 2000

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Flora Springs Merlot 2000 Front Label
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Vintage
2000

Size
750ML

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Winemaker Notes

Superb Napa Merlot, and always a good value! The 2000 Estate Merlot is a wine that begs to be enjoyed. The nose is alluring with lush plums and black cherries predominating. The flavors are lush, smooth and lingering.

The 2000 growing season started early. Often, early budbreak and flowering indicated an early harvest. This was not the case in 2000. The growing season was mild and then harvest presented a bit of a roller coaster ride with a potpourri of weather instead of the normal burst of late warm ripening weather. Winemaker Ken Deis has declared this "Merlot Year" and we are delighted with the results.

Professional Ratings

  • 91

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Flora Springs

Flora Springs

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Flora Springs, California
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Flora Springs is a family endeavor that epitomizes hard work, dedication and teamwork . The vitality of this family is obvious as they set about the task of growing great grapes and making absolutely delicious wine.

It all began over 20 years ago, when Jerry and Flora Komes bought the first vineyard - a vineyard with lots of history, great soils and two ghost wineries. Their retirement project became a lifetime passion for son John Komes and daughter Julie Garvey and their families. John quickly talked the family (including another brother Mike Komes) into making wine. Julie worked side by side with John as the first two years they made the wines. Julie’s husband Pat Garvey took over the vineyard side of things. In 1980, Ken Deis was hired as winemaker and he has been part of the family ever since.

Winemaker Ken Deis makes use of every tool at his disposal. First of all, he trusts his senses: The feel of the berry in his fingers, the taste of the fruit and then the wine, the smells during fermentation. A winemaker needs to understand the source of his fruit and Ken has worked closely with vineyard manager Pat Garvey for more than 20 years so that they can anticipate the challenges that each vintage brings. Ken has also adopted the same curiosity that the entire Komes-Garvey family has and it has paid off royally in the quality of his wines.

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As Napa Valley’s third most planted grape, Napa Valley Merlot shows time and time again its potential to produce exceptional results. Napa’s vaunted combination of climate, soil and the human factor of winemaking expertise lead to big, ripe, cellar-worthy and world-class versions.

Whether made by itself in single varietal bottlings or as an important role in Bordeaux Blends, Merlot continues a prominent role in this famous region. While Cabernet typically takes the lead role, Merlot’s contribution—even at 10% to 20% or so—is significant indeed. Often described as “the flesh on Cabernet’s bones,” Merlot lends a soft, round and plush character that beautifully complements Cabernet’s linear, full-throttle structure. Its flavors of plums plus subtle herbs and mint also dovetail nicely with Cabernet’s blackberry and cassis.

YNG571724_2000 Item# 51708

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