Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

9.229 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
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Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.8

This is bigger than I like but still well made and was great with steak.

This is bigger than I like but still well made and was great with steak.

Aug 13th, 2017
Shawn R

Just doesn’t have the unctuous qualities I like in California Cabernet.

Just doesn’t have the unctuous qualities I like in California Cabernet.

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2020
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

8.5

I really want to try this 2011 again a year or two down the road... It was good, but seemed edgy/tight.

I really want to try this 2011 again a year or two down the road... It was good, but seemed edgy/tight.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2015
David Walser

I was impressed how well this 15 year old has held up. I’ve got a few more to indulge in before too long. No point in not enjoying while they’re still tasting wonderful.

I was impressed how well this 15 year old has held up. I’ve got a few more to indulge in before too long. No point in not enjoying while they’re still tasting wonderful.

Jan 27th, 2025
Steve Haro

5. More fruit despite some age. Feels like ca cab. Silk. great fruit with blackberry and chocolate notes. Finish is smooth. Revisit: nose is grilled meat and tea. Palette is all earth and spice. Has some age. Finish still smooth.

5. More fruit despite some age. Feels like ca cab. Silk. great fruit with blackberry and chocolate notes. Finish is smooth. Revisit: nose is grilled meat and tea. Palette is all earth and spice. Has some age. Finish still smooth.

May 14th, 2023
David Walser

Labor Day with friends…magnum of Quintessa…very nice!!!

Labor Day with friends…magnum of Quintessa…very nice!!!

Sep 7th, 2021
Jeffrey Vlasic

Power outage during quarantine = uncork nice cab 🍷

Power outage during quarantine = uncork nice cab 🍷

Apr 10th, 2020
Andrei Shustov

Absolute amazing Cali wine, wow!

Absolute amazing Cali wine, wow!

Nov 24th, 2017
Luke Tubergen

2010 is really balanced. Paired with some Detroit style takeout pizza. I'm in a good place. Happy Easter!

2010 is really balanced. Paired with some Detroit style takeout pizza. I'm in a good place. Happy Easter!

Apr 17th, 2017
Gary Phillips

Good but I was expecting something great or superlative. Three high end wines were tested this evening and this came in last

Good but I was expecting something great or superlative. Three high end wines were tested this evening and this came in last

Nov 12th, 2016