Flora Springs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
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This is a warm and richly satisfying Cabernet that fills the mouth with flavors of black cherry syrup, blackberry preserves, vanilla, brown butter, praline and a hint of anise. The wine has a loose-knit structure and is built for immediate enjoyment, yet a tangible streak of pleasant acidity promises ageability for a decade or more.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: A question that I often get asked is, "What is a good Napa Valley Cabernet in the $50 range?" The 2015 Flora Springs is one of the best answers as it does a great job in representing a top-notch Napa Cab that drinks well upon its release. TASTING NOTES: This wine is solid and well-balanced. Its aromas and flavors of red fruits, black fruits, and oak accents keep it enticing and satisfying. Pair its rewarding palate textures with a grilled ribeye. (Tasted: July 13, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
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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.