1993 Flora Springs "Trilogy" Napa Valley Proprietary Red
SKU #300066
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The proprietary red wine called Trilogy is a blend of approximately 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc, proportions that are reminiscent of the famed Pauillac, Pichon-Lalande. The last three vintages are all impressive wines. The 1993 Trilogy is closed, with tougher tannin than the 1994 and 1995, but the dark purple color, and promising nose of black fruits, spicy oak, and floral aromas, in addition to the wine's full-bodied richness and long finish, suggest exciting things will emerge. Given the rustic tannin in the finish, this wine needs 4-5 years of cellaring, but it should age well for 25 years. Flora Springs, one of the largest vineyard owners in Napa Valley, estate bottles only a fraction of their production, with the bulk of their wine production being sold to other wineries. This estate has had a strong run of top wines over the last 4-5 years.
(12/1996)
Wine Spectator
Ripe and juicy, with an alluring core of black cherry, currant, plum and berry flavors. Hints of sage, spice and herb add dimension and though the tannins stand up on the finish, it can be enjoyed now. A blend of 40 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 percent Merlot and 20 percent Cabernet Franc.
(11/1996)
