Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

9.218 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Top Notes For
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

8.0

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
David Walser

Tasting delicious at 12 years old.

Tasting delicious at 12 years old.

Jul 8th, 2023
David Walser

I think this bottle is past its prime for my liking. I was hoping for more.

I think this bottle is past its prime for my liking. I was hoping for more.

May 30th, 2022
David Walser

At home tonight doing ribeye cap. Probably would have shown better a few years ago. I’m going to drink my remaining bottles ASAP.

At home tonight doing ribeye cap. Probably would have shown better a few years ago. I’m going to drink my remaining bottles ASAP.

Mar 7th, 2020
Mehmet Onen

Strong in the nose, oaky, pepper and dried red friuts. Medium body with complex.

Strong in the nose, oaky, pepper and dried red friuts. Medium body with complex.

Sep 8th, 2019
Paul H
9.3

This had delicate red cherries and plums on the nose as well a slight mineral note. We actually had two bottles of this both were 2011. Strangely the first bottle finished more with pepper and spice and maybe a cola touch. The second bottle was smooth and velvety with luscious darker fruits, hints of vanilla and soil. The second bottle was noticeably different in its presentation and was actually preferred at the table. Mind you the first was still quite good. Just different. Would love to know the science of why but overall it is not that big of a deal.

This had delicate red cherries and plums on the nose as well a slight mineral note. We actually had two bottles of this both were 2011. Strangely the first bottle finished more with pepper and spice and maybe a cola touch. The second bottle was smooth and velvety with luscious darker fruits, hints of vanilla and soil. The second bottle was noticeably different in its presentation and was actually preferred at the table. Mind you the first was still quite good. Just different. Would love to know the science of why but overall it is not that big of a deal.

Jul 29th, 2017
Annie Hu

Fresh cherries, currants and red plum with wet rock, sandalwood and clove. Bright and silky and juicy.

Fresh cherries, currants and red plum with wet rock, sandalwood and clove. Bright and silky and juicy.

Jan 1st, 2017
Cheryl Strickland

Price was about double what's listed here. But delicious and full. Smooth finish which I liked. With Jeff Niew

Price was about double what's listed here. But delicious and full. Smooth finish which I liked. With Jeff Niew

May 3rd, 2015
Ignatius Judokusumo

Spicy

Apr 19th, 2015
Adam Fiori

Wine Manager, Vino and Friends

9.1

Adam had this 10 years ago

Adam had this 10 years ago

Feb 13th, 2015