Sid Dhar

9.5

We had the 2013 back to back with the 2015 over Thanksgiving. While the 2013 is much better, the 2015 was no laggard. Lots of berries, casis, spices and earthy tobacco notes. A bit fruit forward but complex nonetheless. Big thumbs up — 6 days ago

Beatriz Fernabdez

9.8

Absolutely wonderful. Smooth but with presence. — 3 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

One of our last Heitz Bella Oaks bottling’s.

Heitz no longer leases the vineyard. The fruit from the Bella Oaks Vineyard is now bottled by Quintessa at $200 a bottle when Heitz sold it at around $70 or less when they leased the terroir.

The better pair with the end cut of the Prime Rib with creamy, horse radish.

Floral, candied, spice driven fruit of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plums with tough skins, plums, dark cherries and deep, juicy strawberries. Dark tarriness, steeped black tea, incense, burnt amber, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate bar, mocha powder, moist clay, dry, crushed rocks, dry, twig, eucalyptus, sage, bay leaf, dry top soil, tobacco, leather, cedar, grainy limestone with dark, red, purple, candied withering florals that dark & candied. The acidity is perfect. The structure, tension, balance and length still need 6–10 years. The finish is; rich, beauty, elegant that starts, fresh, juicy falling on to earth & spice that persist until you have something bigger.

Plated with very cheesy Au Gratins & caramelized carrots.

Still an adolescent with 15-20 years of good sipping ahead of it.

The most flavorful piece of beef I’ve ever had. Had more tender Wagyu Ribcaps, just not this much flavor.

Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🍷🎊

12.31.2020 — 5 years ago

John Willison

9.1

Tropical fruit, fresh cut grass. — 2 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Enjoyed the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon at the Quintessa tasting room. — a year ago

Bruce Leboff

9.3

A really nice wine - more refined than some other Maipo Valley wines that are more Carmeniere dominant. Smooth and still lots of tannin and fruit. Dark berry and oak in the nose. Lovely. (Reminds me a bit of #Quintessa- but haven’t given any of those years for the edges to smooth out) — 4 years ago

with David and David

Skip Smyser

9.2

Barrel tasting — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

This is the only white wine made by Quintessa, so the level of precision is undeniably impressive. A unique Sauvignon Blanc blend (50% Sauv Blanc Musqué/33% Sauv Blanc/17% Semillon) sourced from a specific terroir split of 60% Napa county & 40% Sonoma county. Super aromatic, amazing texture, bold and savory all the way. Perhaps, one of the most complex Sauv. Blanc tasted in recent times from this terroir. Quintessa utilized additional to its French oak barrels for fermentation, the French concrete egg-shape vat fermenters for this wine, which provides richness to the palate while keeping the must (juice) aromas. Limited quantities only. — a year ago

Nathan Renfro

9.0

Thought I would try a ‘16 to see how it’s faring. Even after 3 hour decant I think this one just needs more time in the bottle. Loads of red fruit and oak. Tannic and acidic. Seems well structured but I think it’s just not hit it’s stride yet, or I got a not so good bottle. — 4 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.2

More barrel tasting 🍷 — 6 years ago