We like to think of Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay as Napa Valley history in a bottle. In 1980, when Napa Valley was far better known for Chardonnay than for Cabernet Sauvignon, Flora Springs became known for its rich, opulent and textured barrel fermented Chardonnay – one of the greats of this region. Trends in Chardonnay styles have come and gone since those early years, but we continue to craft our Barrel Fermented Chardonnay in an unabashed style – one that has inspired other white wine producers and created loyal Chardonnay enthusiasts for over 30 years. The 2013 vintage yielded what our winemaker calls a perfectly balanced Burgundian style of Chardonnay, exhibiting expressive fruit including juicy pear, honeydew melon and fresh white peach alongside notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and turmeric. The oak (67% new; 34% seasoned) is subtle, providing warm notes of buttered toast and a lingering marzipan and vanilla crème finish.
It was 1984 when we set out to make the best wine possible by hand selecting the highest quality wine lots culled from our estate vineyards. By blending traditional Bordeaux varietals--Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc--we created Trilogy, one of the original Meritage wines. Over the years we’ve added other Bordeaux varietals to the blend, always seeking to create the very finest wine from each individual vintage. Our 2011 Trilogy brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec in a wine that is rich, full-bodied and opulent. The dark fruit aromatics carry notes of anise, black pepper and sandalwood, while dark black cherry and cassis flavors drive the palate accompanied by vanilla and white pepper notes. The wine has a seductively lush texture that lingers luxuriously in the mouth.