In 2020, Flora Springs, a beloved Napa Valley institution with deep roots in the region, began a new chapter in its rich history. The Komes family, who had owned the property since Jerry and Flora purchased it in 1977, announced the sale of the winery estate to Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a distinguished name from France’s Bordeaux region.

However, the Komes family remains remains deeply connected to their legacy in Napa Valley. They retained ownership of the iconic Flora Springs brand, along with their flagship Trilogy and Soliloquy labels, and over 200 acres of prime estate vineyards in the St. Helena, Rutherford, and Oakville AVAs. These holdings include the prized sources for their flagship wines and the beloved tasting room on St. Helena Highway.

This strategic decision to downsize was a key part of the family’s estate and succession planning. It enables the family to be laser focused on what truly matters: crafting exceptional wines, providing outstanding customer service, and creating memorable experiences for their guests.

As the third generation of the Komes family steps up to lead the Flora Springs brands, they carry forward a legacy of excellence, ensuring that the winery’s heritage continues to thrive under their dedicated stewardship.

In My Glass

I recently had the pleasure of sampling Flora Springs’ flagship wines – Trilogy and Soliloqy wines for this post, and I can personally attest to the outstanding character of these wines.

Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was received. All opinions are mine.

You can find more details about the wines, along with my tasting notes, below:

Soliloquy represents the continuation of a remarkable journey that began in 1989 when the Flora Springs family recognized the distinctive character of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes from a specific block of their estate Crossroads Vineyard in the prestigious Oakville AVA. Captivated by its unique qualities, they decided to bottle this wine separately, naming it Soliloquy. Shortly after, the world-renowned UC Davis lab certified these grapes as a singular clone, uniquely belonging to Flora Springs. However, in the 1990s, the vines became diseased, nearly facing extinction. Undeterred, the family embarked on an eight-year mission to preserve this piece of Napa Valley history. Through careful cultivation, they regenerated the Soliloquy clone, starting with new plant material in a lab, propagating a few dozen vines in a nursery, and ultimately replanting them in the vineyard. After years of meticulous experimentation with yeast strains, fermentation techniques, aging methods, and varietal compositions, Soliloquy has evolved into the distinctive blend it is today.

• 2023 Flora Springs Soliloquy White 
  Pale lemon yellow with billowing and beguiling aromas of pineapple, mango, guava, vanilla, orange blossom, mixed citrus (Meyer lemon and mandarin orange)zest and a hint of lanolin On the palate it’s medium-bodied and very energetic with zesty, mouthwatering acidity. It shows green apple, Meyer lemon sorbet, green mango, white peach, and a hint of guava flavors with a long wet stone finish accented with appetizing bit of oaky bitterness. Blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Malvasia, 7% Chardonnay. Whole cluster fermented on native yeast 14.2% abv| SRP – $70 (92 pts.)

Flora Springs has been crafting its iconic Trilogy red blend since 1984. Fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot in this wine are sourced from two small blocks of within the Komes Vineyard on the gently sloping western hills of the Mayacamas Mountain range in the esteemed Rutherford AVA.

• 2021 Flora Springs Trilogy 
  Deep garnet color with expansive cassis, blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, leather, chapparal, vanilla, mocha,sandalwood and a a hint of peppercorn aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity and powdery sweet tannins. It shows cassis, blackberry, black cherry, ripe boysenberry, espresso, cacao, vanilla and graphite flavors with a long finish. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verddot and 5% Malbec. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in small French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels for 18 months. 14.2% abv| SRP – $100 (92 pts.)

As I wrap up my exploration of Flora Springs’ two flagship wines, it’s clear that both wines truly exemplify the legacy of excellence that the Komes family has cultivated for decades. These outstanding wines are a testament to the meticulous care, passion, and expertise that go into every bottle. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Napa Valley wines or just beginning your journey, Flora Springs’ flagship offerings are not to be missed!

Cheers to savoring wines that stand the test of time, crafted by a family dedicated to creating outstanding wines from sustainably farmed grapes!

You may purchase the wines directly from the Flora Springs website.