Barton Springs Winery

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Before I get into the notes, Flora Springs “Trilogy” is one of those wines from my formative years in this wine journey. Subsequently, it holds a special place in my heart. You can probably imagine how excited I was to enjoy the 1994 a vintage I likely drank long ago, out of a double-magnum no less! Giddy.

Popped and poured from double-magnum into red Solo cups and enjoyed her the course of an hour. The 1994 “Trilogy” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark and red fruits: brambles, currants, plums, tobacco, old leather, dusty earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is silky. The large format has no doubt had an effect on this wine’s nearly evergreen properties but what a treat! Drink now regardless of format and enjoy this in its full maturity.
— 4 months ago

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Rapaura Springs

Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

S&M
9.2

6/14/25 Super flavorful and intense. Slightly sweet and tart at the same time. Chillin at home with M and some new music — 6 months ago

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir

Oops... Opened this in error, thinking it was $18.99. it isn't. 2018 absolutely delicious Rosē. Was perfect with Toblerone. — 7 months ago

Flora Springs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

Shay A
9.1

Christmas Day wine 🎄🎅🏼🍷

Acquired this for two reasons: Flora Springs was my “a-ha” wine 10yrs ago which started my wine journey, and secondly because it’s my sister-in-law’s birth year.

Enjoyed on Christmas Day (with said sister-in-law) and family (the family who introduced me to wine + Flora Springs). Kept the bottle standing for a few days. In the glass, there was bricking but the color was much more vibrant than expected. Aromatically, it showed mushroom and fig, but a good bit of muddled red and black berry fruit, some mint as well. Alive, elegant and bright on the palate with good tannin structure (held strong the two hours it was open). Small hint of tobacco at the finish, but the berry fruit stayed persistent keeping the flavors balanced. Undeniably older Napa (13%) and in great shape.
— a year ago

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Ravines Wine Cellars

White Springs Vineyard Dry Riesling 2017

A pre-dinner bottle while we do meal prep tonight.

Prior notes still apply:
Nose has lime zest, lime juice, green hay, wet granite/limestone pebbles, oxidized green apple peel, polyethylene tubing and tangerine peel.
Palate has Key lime flesh, cold tangerine slice, apricot skin, wet-pulverized limestone, lemongrass, tangerine zest, (minor) dried apricot and light honey on the medium finish, medium acid, great balance.
— 5 years ago

Paul, Ira and 22 others liked this

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Brut Rosé Blend

2014. December 30, 2018 — 7 years ago

Evening Land Vineyards

Seven Springs Vineyard Gamay Noir 2022

Mary H
9.1

Juicy, light, mineral/graphite, raspberry. Carbonic maceration. Fleurie-ish — 6 months ago

Pax Mahle Wines

The Terraces Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005

JKT
9.1

Special! Spicy, lots going on. 230 cases. — 7 months ago

Alesia

Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Light gold color, a little nutty showing some age but with good acidity and minerality, it was showing very well but with ample life remaining. — 9 months ago

Shay and Ira liked this

Flora Springs

Holy Smoke Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Named after the fog that rolls in on the morning (not the fires).
Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, red currant, herbs and oak. Pretty good overall.

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectator
— 2 years ago

Tom, ARNS and 6 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Dried rose and sage aromas and strawberry and pomegranate flavor — 2 years ago

Shay and Ira liked this

Flora Springs

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

Very silky with nice honeysuckle notes. Balanced. Some pineapple finish — 7 years ago

Evening Land Vineyards

Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Mary H
9.2

Concrete fermentation 6 months + 1 month stainless. Bright, white flowers, peach, honey, nectar. — 6 months ago

Evening Land Vineyards

La Source Seven Springs Estate Pinot Noir 2022

Mary H
9.2

North-South plantings with less pruning against late-day sun (thinned on the South side). 30% whole cluster grapes. Spice, mushroom, pepper - added structure, tannin and savoriness compared to the Estate Pinot Noir. — 6 months ago

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Rapaura Springs

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with citrus and floral notes. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, apple and melon with lemon citrus wrapped in lively acidity, medium length ending with fruit and lemon citrus texture. — 7 months ago

Dave, jesus and 2 others liked this

Patz & Hall

Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Waiting for it to open before rating — 10 months ago

Ron, Vanessa and 7 others liked this

Barton & Guestier

Les Petites Parcelles Vouvray Chenin Blanc

A delightful white wine! Fresh and lively. We enjoyed it on Christmas Eve with Seared scallops & garlic-herb risotto. — 2 years ago

Flora Springs

Napa Valley Merlot 2017

dark red. nose: leather. prunes. overripe berries. lots of jam. mouth: full body. medium big tannins. more jam and leather on the mouth. drinks like a cab. medium follow through. love it — 5 years ago

Barton & Guestier

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2016

Excellent, fruit forward but not sweet, dry finish, very smooth — 7 years ago

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