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Community Tasting Notes 25
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sfbikeguy Likes this wine: 92 points
February 18, 2024 - Quality Napa cab enjoyed over a fantastic dinner. I have 2 more bottles that I’ll save for a meal with friends given how well the bottle was received.
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ppearson9 wrote: 94 points
September 23, 2023 - excellent opened an hour before. very good.
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Cabbies Dad wrote:
August 20, 2023 - Drank with Michael
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40ozProphet Likes this wine: 96 points
May 31, 2023 - Quintessa is consistently a reminder and pinnacle of a Napa production that continues to create blends that show uniqueness and distinction. The ‘17 vintage shows immense elegance and sophistication in a year where the region suffered ferocious fires and extreme warmth. The vintage is a show of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 76% new French oak barrels.
Decanted for 40 minutes: the nose starts profound and powerful. The glass follows with tasting notes of fig, black currant, black berry, palo santo wood, incense, cocoa, cola, dark jelly, and a grainy-earth profile. What takes this to the next level is the oily palate, deep purple coloration, and subtly that’s offered throughout. This is a production that mellows its immense notes with light tannins for an unreal, smooth finish. Keep your drinking window to 4-5 hours, this is meant to be enjoyed within the next 5-6 years, and is absolutely perfect right now with a little air.1 person found this helpful Comment -
HappyinMiami Likes this wine: 92 points
November 10, 2022 - Nose of leather, cherry and minerality. Tasting notes: tingling on the tip of the tongue; low acidity; tart dark fruits.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/4/2023 (link)(Quintessa Rutherford Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Panel Tasting
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon 2017/18 panel tasting results, 2/1/2022 (link)(Quintessa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rutherford, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Tom Parker MW
9/2/2020 (link)(Quintessa Rutherford Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jane Anson
La Place September Releases 2020, 8/26/2020 (link)(Quintessa, Napa Valley, Rutherford, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
JamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
10/10/2019 (link)(Quintessa Napa Valley Rutherford, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Quintessa
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Rutherford
- UPC Codes 016427001025, 083085001025
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 24 (0%)
- In Cellars 5,899 (78%)
- Consumed 1,602 (21%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 24 votes
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- ProducerQuintessa
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationRutherford
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