Quintessa Vintage 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quintessa
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Rutherford)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 98 pts; James Suckling 94 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 92 pts; praised for structure, minerality and aging potential (Drinking window cited by reviews approx. 2023–2045)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and currant with clove, dried herbs, cedar and mineral undertones; polished yet powerful tannins, velvety texture and a juicy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef or spicy braised short ribs.

Production Method
Estate-grown, biodynamic farming; individual block fermentation and maceration, aged ~22 months in French oak (≈60% new), blended and bottled after additional cellar aging.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Agustín and Valeria Huneeus; 280-acre Rutherford estate with ~160 planted acres. Practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, producing a single estate Bordeaux-style wine.