Flora Springs
Flora Springs Merlot 2004
12 x 750 ml
TASTING NOTES It boasts full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry with a hint of raspberry and spiciness. A small amount of new oak barrels were used in the ageing process, and Flora Springs combination of French, American and Eastern European barrels to create a pronounced oak characteristic in the wine. The tannis are green-tea and smooth. Grape Variety: 100 % Merlot Ageing: 15 months Alcohol: 14.2% Region: Napa Valley, California USA Awards: *Gold medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2007 *Silver Medal - Hilton Head Wine festival Competition, February 2007
Flora Springs Chardonnay 2006
12 x 750 ml
TASTING NOTES The 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay is a great example of a classic Chardonnay with flavours of peaches, pears and a touch of tropical fruit that is characteristic of Carneros. With just a hint of toasted oak, this Chardonnay is well-balanced with clean finish, making it a delicious food-pairing wine. Appellation: 3 select growing regions in Napa valley: Oakville, Carneros and Flora Springs Vineyard on the Napa River between Rutherford and St. Helena. Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Ageing: 6 months, 2-5 year old neutral French Oak Alcohol: 14.0 % Region: Napa Valley, California USA Awards: *Wine Spectator 85 point score
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
12 x 750 ml
TASTING NOTES Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with full, forward, mouth-filling black cherry fruit with cassis and coca. The big, ripe sweet fruit in the front of the mouth moves right across the palate and into a smooth and lingering finish. A nicely balanced wine with oak undertones. Grape Variety: 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon Ageing: 22 months, 30% new French and Eastern European Oak Alcohol: 14.2 % Region: Napa Valley, California USA Awards: *Wine talk by Robert Whitley, 90 points October 22. 2008