Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Quintessa |
Label Name: | Vintage |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Rutherford) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 98 pts; James Suckling 94 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 92 pts; praised for structure, minerality and aging potential (Drinking window cited by reviews approx. 2023–2045)
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and currant with clove, dried herbs, cedar and mineral undertones; polished yet powerful tannins, velvety texture and a juicy, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef or spicy braised short ribs.
Production Method
Estate-grown, biodynamic farming; individual block fermentation and maceration, aged ~22 months in French oak (≈60% new), blended and bottled after additional cellar aging.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Agustín and Valeria Huneeus; 280-acre Rutherford estate with ~160 planted acres. Practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, producing a single estate Bordeaux-style wine.