Quintessa Vintage 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quintessa
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Carménère, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 100 (Cellar Selection); James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 98; Wine Advocate 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; Jane Anson 96

Tasting Note
Lifted florals of violet and lilac over cassis, black cherry, anise and forest floor. Palate shows dark berry, graphite, iron and cocoa with firm, fine-grained tannins and a long, chalky, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roasted duck, Sichuan beef stew, rich Japanese wagyu.

Production Method
Estate-grown, organically farmed and biodynamically managed. 22 days maceration; aged 22 months in 65% new French oak, 32% neutral oak and 3% terracotta amphora; blended from separate parcels.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Agustín and Valeria Huneeus (est. 1989). Quintessa is a single-estate Rutherford property (~280 acres, ~135 planted) certified biodynamic; produces one proprietary estate red annually reflecting multiple vineyard parcels.