Cabernet Sauvignon

It was a great treat to enjoy the "Night With Quintessa" event tonight. Really cool story behind the label and the efforts that go in to beautiful wines. We were treated to 3 barrel samples and the most current vintage of Quintessa. I'll leave brief notes on all 4 wines.
-2015 Mt Calisse barrel sample: This was probably my pick of the 4...the nose was filled with blueberries and the body and structure of the wine at the young age was mind blowing
-2015 Dragon's Terrace barrel sample: Very similar to the first one on the nose, but very cherry forward...massive tannins
-2015 Bench barrel sample: The most "Rutherford dust" style of all the wines. Great balance between fruit and earth
-2013 Quintessa: It had an hour decant and I think it could have benefited from another, though this wine is naturally gorgeous. Lavender on the nose, perfect tannic structure, and a taste that goes on for a good while.

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.

Black fruits. Moderate tannins and sweetness. Well balanced and long finish

Excellent! Sweet cherries, plums, currants, and blackberries. Deep ruby color

Great and tasteful wine. Nice body, long lasting taste in mouth and strong presence of red fruits.

Barrel sample tasting, so so good

21 years. Was at this winery during this first harvest. Held up nice.

Amazing.

MA

Very tasty but too much bite for the price