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May 31, 2013
Last Chance! Special Pricing on 2010 Trilogy
Special pricing on 2010 Trilogy ends May 31:
12 bottles for $600 — shipping included! Regularly $900.
It is rare that we offer such savings on Trilogy. Now is the time to stock up on your favorite red blend — which was just awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide!
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May 14, 2013
#ChardonnayDay 2013
Join the 4th Annual Global Celebration of the Chardonnay Grape
#ChardonnayDay is a global online celebration of Chardonnay, the world's most popular white wine grape. The fourth annual #ChardonnayDay is Thursday, May 23.
After thirty years of crafting world renowned wines, the Flora Springs name has become synonymous with perfectly balanced Napa Valley Chardonnay. The Legacy began when our inaugural vintage in 1978 was awarded a gold medal at the Orange Country Fair. A few years later our status of gold was bronzed when James Laube selected Flora Springs as one of his "First Growth" producers of Chardonnay in his book California's Great Chardonnays.
Join us — virtually! — for a tasting of our three award-winning Chardonnays: 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and 2011 Jon Nathaniel Lavender Hill. Learn more about the wines, food pairing ideas, and have all your questions answered live.
How to Participate:
1) Order the #ChardonnayDay 3-Pack. Contact The Room at theroom@florasprings.com or phone (866) 967-8032.
2) Grab some friends, pop the corks and taste virtually with us on Thursday, May 23 from 5–6 pm Pacific time by tuning into our live broadcast on Ustream.
3) Join the conversation:
- On Twitter — follow us at @FloraSprings and use hashtag #ChardonnayDay
- On our Facebook page
- On Instagram
- Feel free to email questions in ahead of time to theroom@florasprings.com
Social media not your thing? You do not need to be on Twitter or Facebook to participate. Take advantage of 10% off three classic, beautiful Napa Valley Chardonnays and throw your own #ChardonnayDay Celebration.
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April 16, 2013
BottleRock Napa Valley: May 8 - 12, 2013
5.13.13 UPDATE: BottleRock Napa 2014 has just been announced. Learn more here.
"Best festival line up I have ever seen!"
"This is the music festival to go to this year."
"Super excited for this music festival!!!!"
BottleRock Napa Valley is a multi-day festival of music, wine, food, comedy and beer - and we’re one of the key winery sponsors. Starting May 8th and running through May 12th, BottleRock will bring today's hottest artists in music, food and wine to tens of thousands of fans right in the heart of Downtown Napa.
The line-up is both spectacular and diverse with artists such as Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon, Train, Alabama Shakes, Cake, the Black Keys, Jackson Browne, and more. See the entire line-up here.
Buy your tickets online and use ticket discount code FLORASPRINGS to save $10 on a one-day pass, $40 on a multi-day pass, and $40 on the Thursday one-day pass.
Flora Springs~BottleRock VIP Ticket Package --SOLD OUT!
Looking for a more exclusive experience? Purchase the Flora Springs~BottleRock VIP Ticket Package and get two 3-day BottleRock passes, a limited-edition etched magnum of 2010 Trilogy, two VIP wine tastings at Flora Springs--The Room and a pre-show lunch for two at Flora Springs--The Estate. $750/couple. Only ten packages available. Interested? Act fast. First-come, first-served. Contact Margaret at 707-967-6723. SOLD OUT!
BottleRock Wine Tasting at The Room
Flora Springs--The Room is an official BottleRock "Thirst Aid Station."
BottleRockers are invited to enjoy a special 2 for 1 tasting in our VIP Lounge Cave Room. This ultra-modern private space will be dedicated exclusively to BottleRockers during the entire four-day event and will be stocked with bottled water and nibbles. Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more people, but groups of 5 or fewer can just drop in and enjoy the lounge as well as free wireless internet, our free cell phone charging station, and free access to our iMac computers.
Additionally, BottleRockers are welcome to relax in our Vineyard Courtyard or on our Rooftop Lounge. Both boast beautiful views of the mountains and vineyards.
BottleRockers may also take advantage of an exclusive 10% savings on our Box Lunch catered by Restaurant Cuvée (groups of 5 or less only). 24 advance notice is required for the Box Lunch experience.
BottleRockers must show their festival ticket. Offer(s) not valid at Flora Springs--The Estate.
Click here for more on visiting Flora Springs--The Room.
BottleRock Napa Valley. Over 60 Bands on 3 Napa Expo Stages. 40 Wineries. The Best of Napa Food, Microbrews, and today's top comics. Plus late night VIP events and Downtown after-parties. BottleRock will change how you see, taste, and hear Napa. Learn more about BottleRock Napa Valley.
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April 5, 2013
Facebook Only WOW! Coming Soon...
We know how much you love our limited WOW! specials. As a thank you to our 20,000 Facebook fans, our next WOW! will be first announced exclusively via Facebook.
If you’re not yet connected with us on Facebook, you can LIKE our page here. Then stay tuned for the WOW! announcement in the coming days — you can save up to 50% on our top selling wines or receive great savings on shipping.
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March 21, 2013
New! Great Tastes Video Tasting Notes Contest
Post your answers to all three of the following questions in the comments of the March 2013 Great Tastes Wine Club Video Tasting Notes (on YouTube) or our Facebook page by March 31st and be entered in a random drawing to win a savings of 40% on your next wine order totaling $300 or more! See the complete contest rules below. Some restrictions apply.
1) To what do the boys toast at the beginning of the video?
2) Brian — “The Foodie” — says all the best ducks come from ____ (fill in the blank).
3) What event does Kristin mention at the end of the video?
Contest Rules
- All three questions must be answered correctly.
- Answers must be posted in the comments of the March 2013 Great Tastes Video Tasting Notes video on YouTube, or on our Facebook page.
- Answers must be posted by 12 midnight Pacific time on 3/31/13.
- Order must total at least $300 (before the 40% discount) exclusive of tax and shipping.
- Contest prize is redeemable only by calling the Wine Club department at (800) 913-1118.
- Contest prize cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Contest prize must be redeemed by 6/30/13.
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February 3, 2013
2010 Trilogy Release Party - Photo Booth Photos
Did you attend the 2010 Trilogy Release Celebration?
Grab your photo from the photo booth here: www.youboothsf.smugmug.com
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January 8, 2013
2010 Trilogy Release Celebration
Tickets Now Available!
Each year we devote one day to celebrating the release of our signature red wine, Trilogy.
The 2010 vintage of Trilogy marks our winery’s 35th anniversary. Few wineries in the Napa Valley have been fortunate enough to achieve the significance and historic value attributed to Flora Springs. Come join us at The Estate as we celebrate thirty five years of fine artisan winemaking with a tasting of our 2010 Trilogy. We have lots of surprises in store for the pre-release of this vintage so be sure you purchase tickets in advance, they're sure to sell out quickly!
WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 2 pm
WHERE: Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, 1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena, CA
TICKETS: $75 per person, $60 Wine Club Members
TICKETS and a collectible, limited-edition 35th Anniversary engraved bottle of 2010 Trilogy: $150 per person, $120 Wine Club Members
For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.
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December 17, 2012
Happy Holidays From All of Us at Flora Springs!
Please enjoy this nostalgic "Twas the night before..." vignette starring Third Generation Family Member Nat Komes. Thank you for your continued support this year. We look forward to seeing you in 2013!
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December 3, 2012
Likes for Tykes
Help us help Toys for Tots of the Napa Valley! For every new LIKE the Flora Springs Facebook page receives through December 15, 2012, we will donate $1 to Toys for Tots of the Napa Valley. Already a fan? You can still help by inviting your friends to join. Click here!
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November 20, 2012
Black Friday Sneak Peek
Sneak Peek: They'll be busting down the doors at The Room on Black Friday!
We can't share the details of our big Black Friday sale just yet…watch your email inbox Thanksgiving evening. This is one doorbuster sale you don’t want to miss!
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October 25, 2012
2011 Ghost Winery Syrah in the St Helena Star
Click here to read this article on the St Helena Star website.
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October 24, 2012
Announcing Our #GhostWinery Bloggers
We are so pleased to announce our "wine bloggers in the field" for the 2011 Ghost Winery Release Celebration this Saturday, October 27!
- Covering the Midwest, Grace of CellarMistress' Cellar Talk returns after covering both #ChardonnayDay and #CabernetDay for Flora Springs. "An Italian-born, American-bred walking encyclopedia of wine," you can follow Grace on Twitter @CellarMistress.
- E. Maxine Lee, CSW founder of In A Fabulous World - the young lady's guide to wine - will be blogging and tweeting from Atlanta, Georgia. You'll remember E. Maxine from her fantastic coverage of #CabernetDay and you can follow her on Twitter @InAFabWorld.
- From New York City and new to Flora Springs for this event is Martin, the gentleman behind Flawless Crowns - a gentleman's luxury site dedicated to the good life. Follow Flawless Crowns at @FlawlessCrowns.
How to Participate:
- Tune into the live broadcast on Ustream - brought to you by our partner CellarPass. The virtual live tasting of the 2011 Ghost Winery Syrah with General Manager Nat Komes - creator of the Ghost Winery Series - will begin at 5 pm Pacific time. At 5:30, the cameras hit the Red Carpet as guests arrive for the Creature Feature Bash!
- Join the conversation: On Twitter - follow us at @FloraSprings and use hashtag #GhostWinery; on our Facebook page; on our blog or yours; also email questions in ahead of time to theroom@florasprings.com.
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October 10, 2012
2011 Ghost Winery Release Celebrations!
Join us on October 27, 2012 as we conjure up the ghosts of spirits past and celebrate the release of our one-of-a-kind Ghost Winery bottling.
Each year we create a limited edition varietal to honor our historic "ghost winery." The haunting aromatics and luscious dark fruit flavors of this year's 2011 Ghost Winery Syrah are sure to send a thrill down your spine!
To celebrate this year's release, we are hosting several events on Saturday, October 27. Visit our Events page for all the details!
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September 27, 2012
The Flora Springs 2012 Harvest T-Shirt Winners!
Each year Flora Springs celebrates harvest with a special t-shirt designed by the winemaking team for the winemaking team.
This year, we decided to give those guys a break and opened up the design process by inviting our wonderful Facebook fans to submit their ideas.
Submissions were creative, fun and a delight to read. Winemaker Paul Steinauer had a difficult time selecting the top three slogans, but ultimately the winner had a "pretty good play on words."
In first place, from Kimberly B. Richardson: I've got a crush on Flora - Harvest 2012
In second place, from Amy McGowen: Trilogy - 3 times the fun
In third place, from April Damron: iHarvest 2012
All three winners receive a limited-edition, employee-only Flora Springs 2012 Harvest T-shirt!
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September 20, 2012
The Facebook Summer Photo Contest Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of our Facebook Summer Photo Contest!
We were very thrilled to receive so many creative and fun submissions to the Facebook Summer Photo Contest. It was nearly impossible choosing our top three favorites, but after much deliberation we selected...drumroll please...
In first place, winning $200 to spend in our online store:
In second place, winning $100 to spend in our online store:
And the runner up, winning $50 to spend in our online store:
Thanks so much to everybody who sent in or posted your photos to our Facebook Page! We appreciate each and every one of you who submitted.
Do you want to participate in our next contest but you're not yet a Flora Springs Facebook fan? No problem, click here and LIKE us now!
*The three winners will receive a 50% off shopping coupon with the applicable maximum savings - 1st place: $200, 2nd place: $100, runner-up: $50. Winners will need to call Kenny or Candice at (800) 913-1118 to redeem the coupon and place their order. Not valid with other discounts or promotions. It is non-transferable. No cash back or credit will be provided. Offer valid for wine products only. Customer is responsible for sales tax and shipping fees. Coupon expires 12/1/2012.
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August 29, 2012
#CabernetDay 2012 is Tomorrow!
Join the 3rd Annual Global Celebration of Cabernet - Thursday, August 30th
#CabernetDay is a global celebration of the Cabernet grape, intended to give Cabernet lovers around the world a fun opportunity to express their passion for the grape. Cabernet lovers come together in person and online to discover and share everything about Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet based blends.
We are proud to say that after 33 years of winemaking and 25 years of crafting Trilogy - our flagship Cabernet based red blend - Flora Springs is still breaking new ground. We credit the consistent organic and sustainable farming practices of our vineyard team as well as the focus and direction of our winemaker, Paul Steinauer.
Join our VIP Tasting Panel - virtually! - for an interactive tasting of:
Members of our winery team will be leading the conversation - discussing the wines, exploring Flora Springs history, offering up food pairing ideas and answering your questions.
We are also pleased to feature our "wine bloggers in the field":
- Grace Hoffman of Cellarmistress' Cellar Talk - "an Italian-born, American-bred walking encyclopedia of wine" - coming to you from Des Moines, Iowa. Follow Grace on Twitter @CellarMistress.
- Distinguished sommelier and wine educator Charlie Arturaola - recipient of the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition Communicator of the Year Award - coming to you from Miami Beach, Florida. Follow Charlie on Twitter @CharlieWines.
- E. Maxine Lee, CSW founder of In A Fabulous World, the young lady's guide to wine - coming to you from Atlanta, Georgia. Follow E. Maxine on Twitter @InAFabWorld.
How to Participate:
Order the #CabernetDay 3-Pack.UPDATE: The deadline to order the #CabernetDay 3-pack in time for #CabernetDay has passed, but you can still join in...- Grab some friends, pop the corks and taste virtually with us on August 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific time.
- Tune in to the live broadcast on Ustream - brought to you by our partner CellarPass.
- Join the conversation:
- On Twitter - follow us at @FloraSprings and use hashtag #CabernetDay
- On our Facebook page
- On your blog or ours
- Also feel free to email questions in ahead of time to theroom@florasprings.com
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August 8, 2012
#CabernetDay 2012
Join the 3rd Annual Global Celebration of Cabernet
#CabernetDay is a global celebration of the Cabernet grape, intended to give Cabernet lovers around the world a fun opportunity to express their passion for the grape. Cabernet lovers come together in person and online to discover and share everything about Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet based blends.
We are proud to say that after 33 years of winemaking and 25 years of crafting Trilogy - our flagship Cabernet based red blend - Flora Springs is still breaking new ground. We credit the consistent organic and sustainable farming practices of our vineyard team as well as the focus and direction of our winemaker, Paul Steinauer.
Join our VIP Tasting Panel - virtually! - for an interactive tasting of:
Members of our winery team will be leading the conversation - discussing the wines, exploring Flora Springs history, offering up food pairing ideas and answering your questions.
We are also pleased to feature our "wine bloggers in the field": Grace Hoffman of Cellarmistress' Cellar Talk - "an Italian-born, American-bred walking encyclopedia of wine," distinguished sommelier and wine educator Charlie Arturaola - recipient of the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition Communicator of the Year Award and E. Maxine Lee, CSW founder of In A Fabulous World, the young lady's guide to wine. Follow Grace @CellarMistress, Charile @CharlieWines and E. Maxine @InAFabWorld.
How to Participate:
Order the #CabernetDay 3-Pack. See ordering details below.UPDATE: The deadline to order the #CabernetDay 3-pack in time for #CabernetDay has passed.- Grab some friends, pop the corks and taste virtually with us on August 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm PT.
- Tune in to the live broadcast on Ustream - brought to you by our partner CellarPass.
- Join the conversation:
- On Twitter - follow us at @FloraSprings and use hashtag #CabernetDay
- On our Facebook page
- On your blog or ours
- Also feel free to email questions in ahead of time to theroom@florasprings.com
#CabernetDay 3-Pack:
One bottle each of 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Trilogy & 2009 Holy Smoke Cabernet Sauvignon
#CabernetDay Special Price: $159, save 20%
Wine Club Member Special Price: $139, save 30%
Regular Price: $200
The #CabernetDay 3-Pack is available only through The Room. Call (866) 967-8032 or email theroom@florasprings.com to order.
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July 27, 2012
Facebook Summer Photo Contest
It's summertime and the livin' is easy. What better time for a fun Facebook contest?
Snap a photo of your favorite summer activity - including Flora Springs wine - and post it to our Facebook Timeline.
The first place winner receives $200 to spend in our online store, the second place winner receives $100 and the runner-up receives $50*!
Not yet a Flora Springs Facebook fan? No problem, click here and LIKE us now!
Contest ends August 31, 2012. See below for complete details and rules.
We can't wait to see your photos!
*The three winners will receive a 50% off shopping coupon with the applicable maximum savings - 1st place: $200, 2nd place: $100, runner-up: $50. Winners will need to call Kenny or Candice at (800) 913-1118 to redeem the coupon and place their order. Not valid with other discounts or promotions. It is non-transferable. No cash back or credit will be provided. Offer valid for wine products only. Customer is responsible for sales tax and shipping fees. Coupon expires 12/1/2012.
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July 18, 2012
Flora Springs: A Social Media Success Story
What do we love most about our jobs? Sharing our Flora Springs wines with you!
We pride ourselves on top-notch hospitality and customer service. But we know sometimes you can't make it to the Napa Valley or to The Estate or The Room during your visit, so we spend a lot of resources connecting with our friends all over the world via social media. Our efforts have not gone noticed and we are proud to be featured in the inaugural episode of the Restaurant and Wine Marketing Podcast as a social media success story.
In the podcast, General Manager Nat Komes discusses the winery's success using social media to connect with our customers and create fun, unique content to promote our winery happenings.
Listen to the Podcast:
Read the blog post on Restaurant & Wine.
Links
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May 30, 2012
#ChardDay 2012 Live Tasting Broadcast
#ChardDay 2012 at Flora Springs - The Room was a great success!
Thousands of happy Chardonnay tasters joined our esteemed Tasting Panel on Facebook, Twitter and Ustream and took part in the third annual global celebration of the Chardonnay grape.
Join hosts Sarah Elliman of CellarPass and Matt Strayer of Flora Springs Winery and view our #ChardDay 2012 broadcast.
How did you celebrate #ChardDay? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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May 24, 2012
#ChardDay 2012 is Here!
#ChardDay 2012 is today, Thursday May 24th.
We are excited to announce that thousands of online participants will be joining the fun!
You can join too:
- If you haven't done so already, pop your Chardonnay bottles in the fridge.
- The live tasting at Flora Springs The Room starts at 3pm Pacific time.
- Tune in to the live broadcast - brought to you by our partner CellarPass - on our Ustream channel.
- Taste the wines in the same order as we do at the live tasting.
- Share your thoughts and ask questions!
- Follow our wine tasters in the field:
- @CharlieWines: From New York City...distinguished sommelier and wine educator Charlie Arturaola - recipient of the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition Communicator of the Year Award.
- @Cellarmistress: From the Central region... wine blogger Grace Hoffman of Cellarmistress’ Cellar Talk.
- @Lori_Randall: From the Southeast...Lori Randall Stradtman, wine lover and author of Online Reputation Management for Dummies.
- @JenaBetley: From the Midwest...Jena Betley, certified wine lover.
- And many more from around the globe!
We look forward to tasting with you. Cheers!
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May 16, 2012
#ChardDay 2012
#ChardDay: Join the 3rd Annual Global Celebration of the Chardonnay Grape
After thirty years of crafting world renowned wines, the Flora Springs name has become synonymous with perfectly balanced Napa Valley Chardonnay. The Legacy began when our inaugural vintage in 1978 was awarded a gold medal at the Orange Country Fair. A few years later our status of gold was bronzed when James Laube selected Flora Springs as one of his "First Growth" producers of Chardonnay in his book California's Great Chardonnays.
Join us - virtually! - for a tasting of our three award-winning Chardonnays: Napa Valley, Barrel Fermented and Lavender Hill. Members of our tasting room team will be leading the conversation - discussing the wines, exploring Flora Springs history, offering up food pairing ideas and answering your questions.
How can I participate?
- Order the #ChardDay 3-Pack by calling The Room at (866) 967-8032 or emailing theroom@florasprings.com. See shipping deadlines below.
- Grab some friends, pop the corks and taste virtually with us on Thursday, May 24 from 3-5 pm Pacific time.
- Tune in to our live broadcast - brought to you by our partner CellarPass - on Ustream.
- Join the conversation:
- On Twitter - follow us at @FloraSprings and use hashtag #ChardDay.
- On our Facebook page.
- On your blog or ours.
- Also feel free to email questions in ahead of time to theroom@florasprings.com.
#ChardDay 3-Pack: One bottle each of 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and 2010 Lavender Hill Chardonnay.
Regular Price: $90
#ChardDay Special Price: $81, save 10% on the 3-Pack
Wine Club Member Special Price: $64.80
Call The Room at (866) 967-8032 or email theroom@florasprings.com to order now. Orders shipping Ground within CA must be received by May 22, to Western states by May 21, to Mountain states by May 18, and to all other states by May 17. Orders shipping Express (2-Day) must be received by May 22.
Follow our wine tasters in the field:
- @CharlieWines: From New York City...distinguished sommelier and wine educator Charlie Arturaola - recipient of the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition Communicator of the Year Award.
- @Cellarmistress: From the Central region... wine blogger Grace Hoffman of Cellarmistress’ Cellar Talk.
- @Lori_Randall: From the Southeast...Lori Randall Stradtman, wine lover and author of Online Reputation Management for Dummies.
- @JenaBetley: From the Midwest...Jena Betley, certified wine lover.
- And many more from around the globe!
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April 23, 2012
Pat Garvey Named Napa Valley Grower of the Year
Flora Springs Winery and the Komes and Garvey families are pleased to announce that the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) has selected Flora Springs Vineyard Director & Proprietor Pat Garvey as the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Napa Valley Grower of the Year award.
The award criteria are: a strong commitment to sustainable practices; recognized leadership in agricultural preservation; dedicated community focus, contributions to the Napa Valley community; and someone who actively promotes Napa’s reputation for the highest quality vineyards.
In 1978, Pat Garvey traded his Master's Degree in Psychology and Counseling for a tractor - and the opportunity to launch a world-class Napa Valley winery with his wife, Julie Garvey, and his brother-in-law John Komes. While Flora Springs started as a fledgling family business nearly three decades ago, today the Komes and Garvey families own and manage more vineyard acres - 600 in all - than most family-owned and managed vineyard holders in the Napa Valley.
Pat Garvey (in blue) - Chardonnay Harvest at Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, 1981
As Vineyard Director for all of Flora Springs' vineyards since its inception, Pat has not only taken the responsibility to remain an innovator with meticulous farming practices to create world-class wines; he has done so with the overarching premise of stewardship and family values: all of Flora Springs' vineyards are 100% sustainable.
Under Garvey's watch, Flora Springs has been on the cutting edge of new vineyard practices, from trellising systems to canopy management, to clone selection and hand-harvesting grapes at night. In addition, Pat received organic certification in 2008 from the California Certified Organic Farmers for 120 acres of Flora Springs' vineyards. Another 240 acres were certified in 2010.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Pat was instrumental in establishing the Oakville and Rutherford appellations. Today, grapes grown in the 10 distinct Napa Valley vineyards owned by the Flora Springs family are in high demand. "With 10 different vineyards in six appellations, the ability to develop character in the grapes through careful rootstock selection, clones and vineyard practices, and a dedicated, consistent staff over the past several years, our grapes receive the kind of attention and consistency that can't be duplicated," he adds.
Pat Garvey - Flora Springs Vineyard Director & Proprietor, 2012
NVG President David Beckstoffer recognized the important place Pat holds in the Napa Valley history book, noting “Pat is a tremendously well-respected grapegrower and a model citizen in our community. His contributions to the Napa Valley are numerous and although he would be the last to say it, he is highly deserving of this special award”.
Wife Julie describes Pat as “alive, optimistic, fun-loving, compassionate, generous, interested, and interesting”. She also mentioned that she is “so proud that Pat is receiving this accolade…and that he never seeks credit, but always deserves it.”
The entire 2012 Grower of the Year award announcement can be viewed on the Napa Valley Grapegrowers website and on the Wine Business Monthy website.
Meet Pat Garvey and son Sean Garvey, Flora Springs Vineyard Manager, and learn more about the focus on organic farming and family succession plans in the webisode below, created as part of Flora's 100th birthday celebration.
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December 2, 2011
Preferred Palate Wine Club Shipment
2008 Rennie Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Parker says it's 92 Points!
92 Points - "The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rennie Reserve comes from one of the estate’s finest parcels in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains in St. Helena. Named for the winery’s founder, this deep ruby/purple-hued Cabernet offers sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with a note of that loamy Rutherford dust. Full-bodied and powerful as well as elegant, pure and spicy, this supple-textured, forward 2008 builds incrementally in the mouth. Already drinking well, it should age for at least two decades."
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October 3, 2011
And what do you think? Any Superstitions...
Our Winemaking Team is not very superstitious but when it comes to harvest they have a few that they keep to year after year.
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September 7, 2011
And What Do You Think? Spice it up!
Tell us what is your favorite spice to add to your dish.
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July 20, 2011
"And What Do You Think?"
FSBlog! Now it's time we ask "And what do you think?" We created a new blog that focuses on our community, which will feature something different each month. If you had to pick between Sweet vs. Savory food, which one would you choose?
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June 2, 2011
It's our horn, and we'll toot if we want to!
The Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide is out and they have given us some great scores on our wines. Most of these wines are allocated to our Preferred Palate Members. Maybe you're a lucky member to get your hands on a few of these!
95 points, 2008 Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points, 2008 Trilogy Bordeaux-style
93 points, 2008 Holy Smoke Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points, "Cellars Selection" 2008 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points, " Editors' Choice" 2009 Soliloquy Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc
92 points, 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
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May 23, 2011
#Chardonnay Day at The Room
Mark your calendars for #Chardonnay Day, on May 26, 2011 from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM! Pour some #Chardonnay in a glass and join the conversations on Facebook, Tweeter, Blog, Tumbler, Instagram or any other form of social media with the hashtag #Chardonnay.
We will be tasting our Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (#BFChard) in The One glass designed by Andrea Robinson and offering her favorite pairing with our #Chardonnay which is popcorn! Andrea describes our #Chardonnay the best, “This wine is like a dessert in a glass (minus the sugar and the fat—yay!)” The first 12 to tweet using hashtag #BFChard will receive an autograph copy of Andrea’s 2011 Wine Buying Guide. If you can’t make it to The Room, no problem, taste virtually with us. If you join us at The Room be sure to check-in at Flora Springs Winery on Foursquare, Yelp or Facebook to redeem special offers for winetastings.
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April 25, 2011
A Great Rating by The Wine Enthusiast!
What a pretty Chardonnay. Complex and intricate, it has detailed pineapple, golden mango and pear flavors that suggest very ripe growing conditions. Yet it’s dry and balanced in the finish, not jammy. Don’t drink this beauty too cold. S.H. (2/1/2011) — 92
Flora Springs 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
92
$30/750 ml
Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay
Napa Valley, Napa, California, US
14.2%
904
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March 25, 2011
A test for our guest is to say Soliloquy 3 times
Our Winemaker, Paul Steinauer goes through and pulls out samples of our Sauvignon Blanc in these small bottles to end up with our proprietary “Soliloquy” Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is a fan favorite around here. In honor of this wine, we are hosting an event April 2nd from 11-4PM at The Room so you can snatch up the last cases of the 2009.
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March 11, 2011
Score with Robert Parker
Thank you Robert Parker for enjoying our 2008 Single Vineyards, Trilogy and Barrel Fermented Chardonnay!
2008 Rutherford Hillside Reseve, "92 Points"
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Reserve is produced from what the estate often believed was the best parcel of hillside Cabernet Sauvignon. It possesses a more saturated ruby/purple color along with beautiful black currant and black cherry fruit nicely backed up by dusty, loamy soil notes. There is excellent sweetness on the attack, medium to full body, a long, pure, ripe finish revealing considerable tannins, and not a hard edge to be found. These wines often age for 25-30 years, but the 2008, which seems slightly more evolved and forward than past examples, should keep for 20 years. It is a beauty of elegance and power.
2008 Holy Smoke, "90 Points"
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Holy Smoke Vineyard reveals a similar dark ruby/purple color as well as slightly restrained aromatics, a chewy, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, not the tannin level of the Out of Sight, and a sweeter, more accessible style. This is not to say it won’t age well as it is capable of lasting 15-20 years.
2008 Rennie Reserve, "92 Points"
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rennie Reserve comes from one of the estate’s finest parcels in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains in St. Helena. Named for the winery’s founder, this deep ruby/purple-hued Cabernet offers sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with a note of that loamy Rutherford dust. Full-bodied and powerful as well as elegant, pure and spicy, this supple-textured, forward 2008 builds incrementally in the mouth. Already drinking well, it should age for at least two decades.
2008 Trilogy, "91 Points"
One of the first proprietary Bordeaux blends made in Napa was Flora Springs’ Trilogy. The 2008 (79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 2.5% Malbec) exhibits a beautiful deep ruby/purple color along with sweet blueberry, black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with some floral notes, well-integrated oak and spice, medium to full body and silky tannins. Already complex and delicious, this blend should continue to drink well for 10-15 years.
2008 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, "90 Points"
One of the first proprietary Bordeaux blends made in Napa was Flora Springs’ Trilogy. The 2008 (79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 2.5% Malbec) exhibits a beautiful deep ruby/purple color along with sweet blueberry, black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with some floral notes, well-integrated oak and spice, medium to full body and silky tannins. Already complex and delicious, this blend should continue to drink well for 10-15 years.
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February 7, 2011
Another Trilogy Pre-Release A Success!
We just got done with our Trilogy Pre-Release Event and oh boy what fun that was. We saw over 400 guests and with the likes of Andrea Immer Robinson, Cindy Pawlcyn and The Loyd Family Players we couldn't have asked for a better day.
Thank you to all those that attended and mark your calendar for next year February 4, 2012!
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December 22, 2010
Robert Whitley does it again @WineReviewOnline
Flora Springs, Oakville (Napa Valley, California) Sauvignon Blanc Soliloquy Vineyard 2009 ($20)
Flora Springs has long produced a stellar Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc under the proprietary name Soliloquy. There was also some level of confusion in the marketplace, however, about what in fact Soliloquy was. More importantly, what was in it. No more. The wine is now clearly labeled Sauvignon Blanc, albeit from Flora Springs' Soliloquy vineyard parcel in Oakville. The wine is stylistically a bit different as well, showing an intriguing combination of flinty minerality with a subtle richness that develops mid-palate. The aromas are a complex array of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and stone fruits such as white peach. The 2009 is truly delicious and beguiling. 93 Robert Whitley
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December 21, 2010
Andrea Robinson Family Christmas Week
We are excited to be featured in a holiday episode of Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson's Food & Wine show Daily Tastings on . Tune in all week starting this Sunday, 12/19 for "Napa Valley Family Christmas Week", and watch our episode from The Room on Tues, 12/21. Andrea delivered John, Nat & Paul a tasty "pair-o-gram" to match with our Trilogy - you'll want to taste along for sure!
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December 20, 2010
HOLIDAY SHOP TO DONATE TOYS
When general manager Nat Komes realized the annual toy bin was low and donations were not as prevalent this holiday season, he decided to auction a 3- Liter of Napa Valley Trilogy to the winery’s Facebook followers. Our Facebook fans were given 1 day to place their bid- and with the money from the sale of the wine, we would purchase toys for the local toy drive.
The auction was exciting and our fans were getting competitive and bringing the holiday spirit. Nat really wanted an excuse to buy a whole lot of toys so he decided to match the winning bidder’s dollar amount. (If you are feeling left out because you didn’t know about the auction be sure to join us on Facebook)
Congratulations to Ross Marsh, who was the winning bidder of the 3 Liter for $575. Please enjoy the video of Nat, Sean and Margaret spending $1,150 on toys- it’s a hoot and sure to bring a smile to your face. Happy Holidays and thank you for all that placed a bid!
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October 29, 2010
Yes- Flora Springs is on TV!
We were very excited when Ray Isle of Food and Wine Magazine contacted our Sean Garvey and asked for sample bottles of our newest release, The Ghost Winery Cabernet Franc for a Halloween wine feature on the NBC Today Show.
We invite you to view the clip or read more about the story and label for our Ghost Winery in yesterday’s post.
Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween!
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