Community Tasting Note

csimm wrote:

Friday, April 7, 2023 - A few days in Napa with fellow CT'r Cristal2000: A noticeable step up from the Teres, the Quintvs (pronounced Quintus, by the way - this house uses the “v” as a “u” FYI. A helpful hint from your pal csimm so you don’t walk around saying “Adam-vs” like I did the first half of the day). This 2014 kicks out a plush entry that has me uttering the phrase, “…hallmark of the vintage!” Blackberry, tilled earth, black cherry, semi-sweet chocolate, and crushed flowers, this sample is firing on all cylinders and throws out a yummy gushing quality that beckons for another sip. Tension is solid as well, though I favored the 2016 and 2018 versions a bit more – mostly due to my current stylistic preferences for added tension and frame in my Napa Cabs. Score a point or so higher if you are drawn to a posher style.

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