Quintessa Rutherford Red Blend 2021

100 points                                                                         Quintessa is one of Napa Valley's most collective Cabernets year-in and year-out and the new 2019 is no exception. Extremely limited. 100 Points Decanter: "The Quintessa 2021 is an exquisite wine, relying primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon from a single estate. Aromas of lavender, dried herbs and grapefruit pith combine with flavors of firm fruits and cocoa on a structure of abundant, powder-fine tannin and a mouthwatering finish. This wine is refined, detailed and delicious, with as much elegance as energy. Best 2026-2040." 99 Points James Suckling: "So much graphite and volcanic character on the nose with metal shavings and gunpowder. Black ink, iron and rust, too. Blackberry and blackcurrant undertones. Full-bodied but not overpowering, with chewy and juicy tannins that are long and very subtle. Superb finish. From biodynamic grapes with Demeter certification." 98 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Quintessa 2021 Proprietary Red was just bottled in July of this year and checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Carmenere, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot, brought up in 64% new French oak. It offers pure blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and spicy oak, with a beautiful chalky, mineral note that comes through more on the palate. It's elegant, full-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, good acidity, and terrific length. It's another gorgeous wine that will evolve for 15+ years." 96 Points Robert Parker: "Marked by scents of cherries and raspberries, with just the barest hints of cedar and mocha-tinged oak, Quintessa's fruit-forward 2021 Proprietary Red Wine is wonderfully smooth and supple in the mouth. It's medium to full-bodied, suave and silky, all class and elegance, without any sense of excessive bulk or rusticity. " The Quintessa vineyard and winery are situated on 280 beautiful and diverse acres in the heart of Rutherford. Hidden from the road, the property is features five distinct microclimates, a 20-acre lake, rolling hills crowned by the highest elevation point in the Rutherford appellation. Nestled among oak and madrone trees, Quintessa offers intimate vineyard experiences that focus on this unique estate. The winery is built into an east-facing hillside with a gravity flow design and naturally cooled caves.

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