GET THE WITCH… BEFORE SHE GETS YOU!Aug 09, 2016 · Cabernet, a Bordeaux red blend we call...
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AUGUST 2016 Like all of our Napa Valley Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, our Out of Sight Cabernet speaks of the place from which it comes. The site is just south of the Stags Leap District, and while the wine may display some of the “iron fist” characteristics of that appellation, it doesn’t have much of its storied “velvet glove.” This is the biggest, brawniest wine we make, with rich, ripe, opulent fruit to match. Over the years we’ve learned a lot about how to “tame” the grapes’ natural tannins, and yet this is a wine that is always chewy in consistency and long-lived to boot. A true Napa original. I’m often asked which Single Vineyard Cabernet is my favorite, and my answer is always the same: it depends. It depends on the season, the time of day, the meal I’m enjoying, and the people I’m enjoying it with. Our Out of Sight Cabernet is not the most elegant or feminine in our portfolio, but it packs a lot of character. Vive la difference! PREFERRED PALATES
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AUGUST 2016
Like all of our Napa Valley Single Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignons, our Out of Sight Cabernet
speaks of the place from which it comes. The
site is just south of the Stags Leap District, and
while the wine may display some of the “iron fist”
characteristics of that appellation, it doesn’t
have much of its storied “velvet glove.” This is
the biggest, brawniest wine we make, with rich,
ripe, opulent fruit to match. Over the years we’ve
learned a lot about how to “tame” the grapes’
natural tannins, and yet this is a wine that is
always chewy in consistency and long-lived to
boot. A true Napa original.
I’m often asked which Single Vineyard Cabernet
is my favorite, and my answer is always the same:
it depends. It depends on the season, the time of
day, the meal I’m enjoying, and the people I’m
enjoying it with. Our Out of Sight Cabernet is not
the most elegant or feminine in our portfolio, but
it packs a lot of character. Vive la di�erence!
1978 WEST ZINFANDEL LANE
ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA 94574
FLORASPRINGS.COM | 800.913.1118
P R E F E R R E D P A L A T E S
These wines will sell out, so please contact us to place your order at (800) 913-1118
GET THE WITCH…BEFORE SHE GETS YOU!
Maybe it’s because we make our wines at
one of the original Ghost Wineries of Napa
Valley, but when it comes to Halloween, we
like to celebrate in a big way. This year we
o�er not one, not two, but three di�erent
hauntingly delicious wines to help ward o�
the evil spirits.
2014 Ghost Winery Malbec – A limited-pro-
duction Malbec from our estate vineyard in
Rutherford, sure to send thrills down your
spine with heart-stopping flavors of boysen-
berry, cassis and black pepper.
Price $55 | Club Price $44
2014 Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc – All
Hallow’s Eve is back, as is the Cabernet Franc
from the Komes Estate Vineyard, with black
magic notes of cherry, plum and deep, dark
espresso. Price $50 | Club Price $40
2012 Harvest Witch – A bewitching red wine
blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec that erupts
into a bubbling cauldron of black and blue
fruits with notes of dark chocolate.
Price $50 | Club Price $40
P R E F E R R E D P A L A T E S
We asked Winery Ambassador Karl Christensen about the 2013 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon.
Having worked at Flora Springs for over a
year now, I've truly enjoyed pouring the Out
of Sight Cabernet for our guests, but as a
long time consumer of Flora Springs wines
(and club member!), I've enjoyed many
wonderful vintages. The 2013 is absolutely
spectacular and delivers what we all love
about big Napa Cabs!
“
”
As a Preferred Palates Club Member you may be
aware of Jon Nathaniel Wines, the very personal
wine project that John and Nat Komes started
several years ago. We asked John and Nat to tell us a
little more about the brand.
What was the impetus for creating a new wine brand?JK: We started Jon Nathaniel Wines as a way of
returning to our winemaking roots. Having founded
Napa Valley’s Flora Springs in 1978 and overseen it
ever since, we view Jon Nathaniel as a way of
recapturing the very personal way we made and
sold wines when we first started out.
NK: And because the brand is so small, we can
operate with a ”wines-without-compromise”
mentality. We can try new things, embrace
innovative techniques, and tinker with technology to
advance wine quality without a lot of risk. It’s a great
blend of tradition and experimentation.
What wines are you making under Jon Nathaniel?JK: We concentrate on a small number of varietals from
our own Napa Valley vineyards, including, right now, the
Lavender Hill Vineyard in Carneros and our Windfall
Vineyard in Rutherford. These are small parcels of land
that have been in our family for generations.
NK: The wines are personal, borne out of
farming and making wine in Napa Valley for
decades. For now they include our Lavender Hill
Chardonnay, our Windfall Merlot and Windfall
Cabernet, a Bordeaux red blend we call Fabulist,
and another red blend, Bodacious.
Tell us about the image used on the labels?NK: We call it the “vine house.” It symbolizes our
hopes for this small, family-owned brand. When
my dad started in the wine business he dreamed
of sitting on his porch in Napa Valley, pouring
wines for friends, family and customers who
came by for a taste. By staying small, we hope
to share Jon Nathaniel wines in this individual
and personal way.
Where does the name Jon Nathaniel come from?JK & NK: J(ohn)O(tto) N(at)athaniel is our
tribute to our much missed son and brother, the
late Otto Komes, who cherished being part of a
winegrowing family. The name is a constant
reminder to live with integrity and to fight for
your passions.
More at www.jonnathanielwines.com
TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CONTACT WINE CLUB DIRECTOR KENNY WERLE AT (800) 913-1118 OR [email protected]
2013 OUT OF SIGHT CABERNET SAUVIGNON TASTING NOTES
When we found the Out of Sight Vineyard in the late
1980s, the wild, old head-pruned vines suggested years
of neglect, but today, this organically farmed vineyard
is one of our most treasured fruit sources. Sourced
from west-facing slopes, the Out of Sight Cabernet is
always dark, dense, and brawny, with plenty of aging
potential. The 2013 vintage begins with vivid aromas of
freshly-picked raspberries and blueberries followed by
layers of vanilla bean, fresh mint and sage. The densely
knit fruit core joins with earthy tones on the mid-palate,
with hints of Applewood bacon and bittersweet
chocolate emerging as the wine evolves. Finishing with
smooth tannins and an intoxicating mix of licorice and
wild berry, this wine can go the distance for another
dozen years at least.
CELLAR FACTS
Appellation: Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cases: 445
Aging: 22 months in French
and American oak barrels (63% new)
Enjoyability: Drink now or cellar. Pull the cork
until 2029 for optimum enjoyment.
PRICING & REORDER
Price $125 | Shipment $90 | Reorder $100
A RETURN TO OUR ROOTS: JON NATHANIEL WINES
As a Preferred Palates Club Member you may be
aware of Jon Nathaniel Wines, the very personal
wine project that John and Nat Komes started
several years ago. We asked John and Nat to tell us a
little more about the brand.
What was the impetus for creating a new wine brand?JK: We started Jon Nathaniel Wines as a way of
returning to our winemaking roots. Having founded
Napa Valley’s Flora Springs in 1978 and overseen it
ever since, we view Jon Nathaniel as a way of
recapturing the very personal way we made and
sold wines when we first started out.
NK: And because the brand is so small, we can
operate with a ”wines-without-compromise”
mentality. We can try new things, embrace
innovative techniques, and tinker with technology to
advance wine quality without a lot of risk. It’s a great
blend of tradition and experimentation.
What wines are you making under Jon Nathaniel?JK: We concentrate on a small number of varietals from
our own Napa Valley vineyards, including, right now, the
Lavender Hill Vineyard in Carneros and our Windfall
Vineyard in Rutherford. These are small parcels of land
that have been in our family for generations.
NK: The wines are personal, borne out of
farming and making wine in Napa Valley for
decades. For now they include our Lavender Hill
Chardonnay, our Windfall Merlot and Windfall
Cabernet, a Bordeaux red blend we call Fabulist,
and another red blend, Bodacious.
Tell us about the image used on the labels?NK: We call it the “vine house.” It symbolizes our
hopes for this small, family-owned brand. When
my dad started in the wine business he dreamed
of sitting on his porch in Napa Valley, pouring
wines for friends, family and customers who
came by for a taste. By staying small, we hope
to share Jon Nathaniel wines in this individual
and personal way.
Where does the name Jon Nathaniel come from?JK & NK: J(ohn)O(tto) N(at)athaniel is our
tribute to our much missed son and brother, the
late Otto Komes, who cherished being part of a
winegrowing family. The name is a constant
reminder to live with integrity and to fight for
your passions.
More at www.jonnathanielwines.com
TO PLACE YOUR ORDER PLEASE CONTACT WINE CLUB DIRECTOR KENNY WERLE AT (800) 913-1118 OR [email protected]
2013 OUT OF SIGHT CABERNET SAUVIGNON TASTING NOTES
When we found the Out of Sight Vineyard in the late
1980s, the wild, old head-pruned vines suggested years
of neglect, but today, this organically farmed vineyard
is one of our most treasured fruit sources. Sourced
from west-facing slopes, the Out of Sight Cabernet is
always dark, dense, and brawny, with plenty of aging
potential. The 2013 vintage begins with vivid aromas of
freshly-picked raspberries and blueberries followed by
layers of vanilla bean, fresh mint and sage. The densely
knit fruit core joins with earthy tones on the mid-palate,
with hints of Applewood bacon and bittersweet
chocolate emerging as the wine evolves. Finishing with
smooth tannins and an intoxicating mix of licorice and
wild berry, this wine can go the distance for another
dozen years at least.
CELLAR FACTS
Appellation: Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cases: 445
Aging: 22 months in French
and American oak barrels (63% new)
Enjoyability: Drink now or cellar. Pull the cork
until 2029 for optimum enjoyment.
PRICING & REORDER
Price $125 | Shipment $90 | Reorder $100
A RETURN TO OUR ROOTS: JON NATHANIEL WINES
AUGUST 2016
Like all of our Napa Valley Single Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignons, our Out of Sight Cabernet
speaks of the place from which it comes. The
site is just south of the Stags Leap District, and
while the wine may display some of the “iron fist”
characteristics of that appellation, it doesn’t
have much of its storied “velvet glove.” This is
the biggest, brawniest wine we make, with rich,
ripe, opulent fruit to match. Over the years we’ve
learned a lot about how to “tame” the grapes’
natural tannins, and yet this is a wine that is
always chewy in consistency and long-lived to
boot. A true Napa original.
I’m often asked which Single Vineyard Cabernet
is my favorite, and my answer is always the same:
it depends. It depends on the season, the time of
day, the meal I’m enjoying, and the people I’m
enjoying it with. Our Out of Sight Cabernet is not
the most elegant or feminine in our portfolio, but
it packs a lot of character. Vive la di�erence!
1978 WEST ZINFANDEL LANE
ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA 94574
FLORASPRINGS.COM | 800.913.1118
P R E F E R R E D P A L A T E S
These wines will sell out, so please contact us to place your order at (800) 913-1118
GET THE WITCH…BEFORE SHE GETS YOU!
Maybe it’s because we make our wines at
one of the original Ghost Wineries of Napa
Valley, but when it comes to Halloween, we
like to celebrate in a big way. This year we
o�er not one, not two, but three di�erent
hauntingly delicious wines to help ward o�
the evil spirits.
2014 Ghost Winery Malbec – A limited-pro-
duction Malbec from our estate vineyard in
Rutherford, sure to send thrills down your
spine with heart-stopping flavors of boysen-
berry, cassis and black pepper.
Price $55 | Club Price $44
2014 Hallows’ Eve Cabernet Franc – All
Hallow’s Eve is back, as is the Cabernet Franc
from the Komes Estate Vineyard, with black
magic notes of cherry, plum and deep, dark
espresso. Price $50 | Club Price $40
2012 Harvest Witch – A bewitching red wine
blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec that erupts
into a bubbling cauldron of black and blue
fruits with notes of dark chocolate.
Price $50 | Club Price $40
P R E F E R R E D P A L A T E S
We asked Winery Ambassador Karl Christensen about the 2013 Out of Sight Cabernet Sauvignon.
Having worked at Flora Springs for over a
year now, I've truly enjoyed pouring the Out
of Sight Cabernet for our guests, but as a
long time consumer of Flora Springs wines
(and club member!), I've enjoyed many
wonderful vintages. The 2013 is absolutely
spectacular and delivers what we all love
about big Napa Cabs!
“
”
