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Acquired this for two reasons: Flora Springs was my βa-haβ wine 10yrs ago which started my wine journey, and secondly because itβs my sister-in-lawβs 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. β a year ago

The consensus among Biblical scholars is that Jesus turned water into pinot noir for his first miracle. This bottle confirms that, even though it doesnβt quite reach the quality served at Cana that fateful day. β 6 years ago
Heavy on the melon, plenty of a acidity and just a whisper of oak. β 8 years ago
Nice basic Chardonnay. A little bubbly not a lot though β 10 years ago
Nice grapefruit β 11 years ago
2005. A house favourite and one of the best expressions of New World Riesling which exists. The late release adds both a great story but the required time to make this superb wine really sing. β 11 years ago
Needs time β 4 years ago
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 β 5 years ago
Medium bodied with zesty citrus and underripe stone fruit. Crisp, clean, and petrol-y. β 7 years ago
Perfectly aged. Kerosine on the nose. Perfectly balanced. β 9 years ago
Solidness, richness, purfumery, goodness β 10 years ago
Very nice Aussie Riesling! Lots of citrus and honey notes. Some notes of slate. Very pleasant. β 10 years ago
After all these year still only tasty motor oil. β 11 years ago
Very nice; interesting floral notes, but not overpowering. β 12 years ago
Heavy Chardonnay. Very buttery. From Bin 608 in Baltimore β 13 years ago
Before I get into the notes, Flora Springs βTrilogyβ 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 βTrilogyβ 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 wineβs nearly evergreen properties but what a treat! Drink now regardless of format and enjoy this in its full maturity. β 9 months ago
Outstanding. Not too sweet. Great flavor. Crisp but not acidic. Easy to drink and refreshing. β 5 years ago
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. β 5 years ago
Iβll have the whole bottle, please. β 8 years ago
Drinking this wine made me forget Donald Trump was our president. Which begs the question, is it better to have drank, then to never drank at all?
β 9 years ago
Locorice braised candied cherries desert like distinctive β 10 years ago
Smells like winter βοΈ menthol, apple, toasty, creamy, touch of honey on the nose. The taste lemongrass, rose petal... Gives you a silky tongue πΉπ β 11 years ago
Loving Australia GSMs! β 12 years ago
Great nose can't wait to taste β 12 years ago
Jody Scharf
smooth pinot, enjoyable. β 8 months ago