Who bought Flora Springs?

Flora Springs, a fixture of the Napa Valley winery scene, has been sold to Chateau Smith-Haute-Lafitte owners Daniel and Florence Cathiard for an undisclosed amount, a spokesperson for Flora Springs confirmed.

Was 2020 a good year for Napa cabernet?

In fact, according to many producers, 2020 was an exceptional vintage. From Santa Barbara to Anderson Valley, good news is rising from the ashes in areas that avoided smoke damage and in sites where harvests were completed before the blazes.

Was 2009 a good year for Napa cabernet?

And 2009 was a much better than “decent” vintage, with a temperate growing season that featured slow ripening and a larger-than-average harvest.

What is in flora spring?

Floraspring Ingredients Booster Strains: Lactobacillus Plantarum, Bifidobacterium lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, and Bifidobacterium infantis are the booster strains.

Who owns Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte?

Daniel Cathiard
Florence and Daniel Cathiard, owners of Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, have bought a Napa Valley vineyard estate originally founded by the Scottish Rennie Brothers in 1885.

Was 2005 a good year in Napa?

Both Napa and Sonoma produced fine Cabernet Sauvignons that championed finesse over opulence, and Chardonnays that swung towards golden orchard fruit over those of the tropics. Overall, the 2005 Californian vintage was excellent and there should be plenty of wines still drinking well now.

Is 2020 a vintage year for wine?

However, unlike 2016 and 2019, it was an early vintage, in which most of the red wine grapes were picked in September. 2020 is also a small vintage overall, although not universally – yields were around 10% lower than 2019 and 2018, both of which were broadly average. The main causes of this were: Frosts in late March.

What was the best year for California cabernet?

Another strong decade for great cabernet in California. 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2009 are considered the best vintages, producing stunning, complex red wines. But, 2006 should not be overlooked, as it created cabernets that are concentrated and age-worthy.

Is 2009 Cabernet still good?

The milder temperatures of the year are evident in virtually all of the wines I’ve tasted. The 2009s are very tight, concentrated and well-structured—the kinds of wines that are great choices to cellar. Even wineries known for making riper styles are dialed back.