New Cab from Quintessa Wine Spectator #4 Wine of 2024! Limited. The Faust vineyard is in the new Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley's newest appellation in the eastern hills. Agustin Huneeus, who created Quintessa, sources grapes from his Rutherford estate as well for this lush Cab. 94 Points Wine Spectator: "Packed and broad in feel, with a ganache note draped over black currant, blackberry and steeped cherry. Licorice root and alder smoke flavors check in on the finish as the fruit pumps through, ending with a flash of violet. Hard to resist now, but this has some development ahead. Drink now through 2036." 95 Points Brix26: "Sophisticated and supple. Yes, the second label from Quintessa has done it yet again. The Faust Cabernet is pure and straightforward. Black currant, cassis and blackberry fruit on the nose, with just a wisp of toast. Fresh minerals and finely integrated tannins make this Napa classic very drinkable now or easily cellarable for the next 5+ years or so. One of the best cabs we've found at this price."
Nina Chen
Easy to drink straight out of the bottle. Black cherry, cassis and chocolate notes. Very approachable.
Easy to drink straight out of the bottle. Black cherry, cassis and chocolate notes. Very approachable.
9.3Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2021 vintage. Jammy, crowd-pleaser. 2.1.24.
2021 vintage. Jammy, crowd-pleaser. 2.1.24.
9.0Wes Bretz
Wine Spectator #4 for this year - solid Napa Cab.
Wine Spectator #4 for this year - solid Napa Cab.
9.3Carter White
Really nice fruit, well balanced, food friendly, just expensive.
Really nice fruit, well balanced, food friendly, just expensive.
9.1Meghan C
Enjoyed at home July 15, 2024.
Enjoyed at home July 15, 2024.
9.1Michael
Ruby red, juicy strawberry, blackberry, pepper with chocolate and oak. Full and good
Ruby red, juicy strawberry, blackberry, pepper with chocolate and oak. Full and good
8.4Brian Ellerman
$80 at Contigo
$80 at Contigo
9.2Jocholla
Blueberry, eucalyptus, cedar lined cigar box, cherry. Could use a year or two but great “value” considering some of its neighbors prices.
Blueberry, eucalyptus, cedar lined cigar box, cherry. Could use a year or two but great “value” considering some of its neighbors prices.
9.2Bill Morgan
Very smooth 75% Cabernet 25% Bordeaux blend
Very smooth 75% Cabernet 25% Bordeaux blend
9.2Peter Isacksen
Company w steaks. Beautiful rich wine to pair. Dark and lush. Loved it
Company w steaks. Beautiful rich wine to pair. Dark and lush. Loved it
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.