- BrandQuintesssa
- CountryUSA
- RegionNapa Valley
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000044306
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“A ripe red, with some freshness still to its core of juicy, bramble-edged black currant and blackberry fruit flavors. There's a swath of tar on the finish, which shows good cut and energy. A late note of smoldering cast iron adds a finishing kick. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. -- Blind 2014 California Cabernet retrospective (June 2024). Drink now through 2036. 9,000 cases made.”
Highlights
Quintessa 2014
The 2014 Quintessa is a beautiful wine, offering both early enjoyment and ageability. Dense and dark in color, with inviting aromas of fresh cherry and blackberry layered with notes of violets, graphite, and hints of cedar spice, this wine exudes warmth. Dancing on the tongue with flavors of dark berries, dark chocolate, and savory herbs, the smooth and supple tannin expresses all the hallmarks of an exceptional Quintessa vintage.
Critical Acclaim
97 James Suckling
Aromas of spearmint, sweet tobacco, cigars and blackcurrants follow through to a medium to full body, very polished and refined tannins and an intense finish. Extremely fine and long. Savory. Extremely long finish. Biodynamically grown.
94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The three red wines are represented best by the flagship wine, the 2014 Quintessa Proprietary Red from their vineyards in Rutherford. A beautiful floral, black raspberry and blackcurrant nose soars from this dense ruby/purple wine. Medium-bodied, beautifully rich and layered, the emphasis is on discreet yet intense flavors, power allied with elegance, and wonderfully supple, lush tannins. This wine has great balance, purity, and presence on the palate and should evolve beautifully for two decades or more.