Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep purple color. Aromas of blueberries, plum, cherry and cigar box. Fantastic, smooth tannins, flavors of blue fruit, mocha and vanilla. — a month ago

Joan Ziegler

9.3

Big yet smooth. Great for celebrating Christmas! Great holiday times in Palo Alto — 3 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.0

Another enjoyable wine from the volcanic mountainside of Mt Etna. Good minerality and bright red fruit. Extremely enjoyable with both pasta and meat courses. — 4 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.6

Wow- my new fave — 5 years ago

Devin Brown

8.9

The description: Chateau Pesquié Quintessence Rouge is a well-rounded blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, grown in the scenic mountainside vineyards of Ventoux in the Rhone Valley. It boasts an intense ruby-red color and aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and spices, all of which are complemented by earthy and smoky undertones.

The opinion: Description accurate, but it needs a hunk of red meat or a rich duck sausage dish. It’s ok but better around for the value. — 2 months ago

Paul K

9.2

Really enjoyed this! — 3 years ago

Eric L.

9.6

Big, velvety, concentrated Syrah. Dark fruit and a hint of meatiness. — 4 years ago

Jack Ratchford

9.4

2021 very good — 10 months ago

Bob Boyle

9.0

Lemon rind-wet stones nose, body lemongrass with medium finish. Good acid for food — a year ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

A merlot rosé from Acumen’s Estate vineyard on Atlas Peak, this medium pink wine has loads of strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, cherry and floral aromas and flavors. Crisp acidity helps offset the barest hint of residual sugar. The wine is lovely with spicy foods or dipping on the patio on a dinner afternoon — 3 years ago