Quintessa
Rutherford Red Blend
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
A blend of Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot & aged for 22 months in French oak (76% new). Deep Ruby with complex aromas of red and black fruits, and spicy notes of earthy herb scents. On the palate flavors of currants, cherries and wild blackberries and cacao. Firm structured tannins, well balanced with acidity, long finish ending with notes of leather and a gentle mineral essence which gave this wine a silky ending.
A blend of Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot & aged for 22 months in French oak (76% new). Deep Ruby with complex aromas of red and black fruits, and spicy notes of earthy herb scents. On the palate flavors of currants, cherries and wild blackberries and cacao. Firm structured tannins, well balanced with acidity, long finish ending with notes of leather and a gentle mineral essence which gave this wine a silky ending.
Jun 26th, 2020
Awesome nose, awesome fruit and minerals. Smooth tannins. Delicious all around. Smooth velvety finish that lingers forever. Highly recommend.
Awesome nose, awesome fruit and minerals. Smooth tannins. Delicious all around. Smooth velvety finish that lingers forever. Highly recommend.
Nov 16th, 2019
We had the 2013 back to back with the 2015 over Thanksgiving. While the 2013 is much better, the 2015 was no laggard. Lots of berries, casis, spices and earthy tobacco notes. A bit fruit forward but complex nonetheless. Big thumbs up
We had the 2013 back to back with the 2015 over Thanksgiving. While the 2013 is much better, the 2015 was no laggard. Lots of berries, casis, spices and earthy tobacco notes. A bit fruit forward but complex nonetheless. Big thumbs up
Nov 30th, 2025
We had the 2015 Vintage on 12/29/23. Simply and elegant wine. This has all the highlights of a great Napa floor Cab. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, cedar and kirsch. Well balanced, fruit forward and full bodied.
We had the 2015 Vintage on 12/29/23. Simply and elegant wine. This has all the highlights of a great Napa floor Cab. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, cedar and kirsch. Well balanced, fruit forward and full bodied.
Jan 1st, 2024
Blueberries, chocolate. Velvety on the palate. Spicy, cinnamon finish
Blueberries, chocolate. Velvety on the palate. Spicy, cinnamon finish
Dec 30th, 2022
Quintessa gave me bottle in exchange for an older corked bottle. This is a the perfect drinking point for me...I don’t think it can get any better.
Quintessa gave me bottle in exchange for an older corked bottle. This is a the perfect drinking point for me...I don’t think it can get any better.
Dec 15th, 2020
Rutherford dust is pronounced in this bottle. Blackberries, cedar & chocolate notes. Balanced, silky tannins with such a nice palate of sweet ripe cherries & a long finish.
Rutherford dust is pronounced in this bottle. Blackberries, cedar & chocolate notes. Balanced, silky tannins with such a nice palate of sweet ripe cherries & a long finish.
Dec 5th, 2020
Checks every box for a quintessential Rutherford. Full body, Fruit forward that’s deep and luscious. Desperately trying to be more but it’s just good at what it is.
Checks every box for a quintessential Rutherford. Full body, Fruit forward that’s deep and luscious. Desperately trying to be more but it’s just good at what it is.
Oct 7th, 2020
Deep ruby - almost purple - hue with tearing and staining. Nose has a lot of red and black fruit; cherry pie filling, raspberry jam, creme de cassis, ripe blackberry, nutmeg and light baking spices, white pepper, dusty cedar box, vanilla, pencil shavings, dried violets, earl grey tea, and mushrooms. Strong tannins on the palate, long, elegant finish. Deep complexity, layered character. Full-bodied. I can only imagine this wine ten years on. Classic pairing with filet mignon and white truffle sautéed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and asparagus. Vintage 2015. 14.5% ABV. Happy Anniversary @Deked1 ❤️❤️
Deep ruby - almost purple - hue with tearing and staining. Nose has a lot of red and black fruit; cherry pie filling, raspberry jam, creme de cassis, ripe blackberry, nutmeg and light baking spices, white pepper, dusty cedar box, vanilla, pencil shavings, dried violets, earl grey tea, and mushrooms. Strong tannins on the palate, long, elegant finish. Deep complexity, layered character. Full-bodied. I can only imagine this wine ten years on. Classic pairing with filet mignon and white truffle sautéed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and asparagus. Vintage 2015. 14.5% ABV. Happy Anniversary @Deked1 ❤️❤️
Jul 26th, 2020