Quintessa
Rutherford Red Blend
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
What a superb wine, first and foremost. Just so beautiful and powerful. A deep, dark burgundy color in the glass. The nose is pure and alive with cherries and blackberries initially. Oak, as ever, along with a slight hint of vanilla and earth. Really pretty floral notes which accentuates the total package.
Terrific depth and balance here. Every now and again Napa reminds you of what it can really be. Very modern and elegant with so much personality. Everything here is restrained and refined. The fruit on the palate is dramatic and fresh. Vibrant red fruit with the customary woodsy elements. A touch of tobacco and well integrated smoke just for good measure. The finish is long and lusty and leaves you wanting more. Made for the long run for sure but so delicious now. A true gem of a wine.
What a superb wine, first and foremost. Just so beautiful and powerful. A deep, dark burgundy color in the glass. The nose is pure and alive with cherries and blackberries initially. Oak, as ever, along with a slight hint of vanilla and earth. Really pretty floral notes which accentuates the total package.
Terrific depth and balance here. Every now and again Napa reminds you of what it can really be. Very modern and elegant with so much personality. Everything here is restrained and refined. The fruit on the palate is dramatic and fresh. Vibrant red fruit with the customary woodsy elements. A touch of tobacco and well integrated smoke just for good measure. The finish is long and lusty and leaves you wanting more. Made for the long run for sure but so delicious now. A true gem of a wine.
We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/18/22. This is a fantastic wine from Quintessa. The winery produces consistently excellent wine. Tastes of blackberry, black cherry and oak. Fruit forward and well balanced. A winner.
We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/18/22. This is a fantastic wine from Quintessa. The winery produces consistently excellent wine. Tastes of blackberry, black cherry and oak. Fruit forward and well balanced. A winner.
Dec 19th, 2022
Damn! Worthy match for our SingleThread take out dinner shaking beef homage.
Damn! Worthy match for our SingleThread take out dinner shaking beef homage.
Jan 6th, 2021
Christmas dinner wine with chicken tikka masala. A very nice wine, better than I expected.
Christmas dinner wine with chicken tikka masala. A very nice wine, better than I expected.
Dec 26th, 2019
Drinking ok now - Will be much better after 5 years
Drinking ok now - Will be much better after 5 years
Jan 24th, 2018
