Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Quintessa |
Label Name: | Vintage (2023 Release) |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Rutherford) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.6% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 7%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 1%, Carménère 1% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 97; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~94; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator ~94
Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and blackberry core with cocoa, tobacco, mint and eucalyptus; toasted vanilla and brioche oak notes; polished, velvety tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, herb-crusted rack of lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, Peking duck, miso-glazed eggplant.
Production Method
Estate-grown biodynamic farming; each block vinified separately, aged ~21 months in French oak (≈80% new), then blended and bottle-aged before release.
Vineyard Info
Quintessa — a Rutherford estate founded by Agustín & Valeria Huneeus; ~280 acres with ~160 planted, farmed organically/biodynamically to express site diversity.