Quintessa • Napa Valley, California
Quintessa is a family-owned estate in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, founded in 1989 by Chilean vintners Agustin and…Quintessa is a family-owned estate in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, founded in 1989 by Chilean vintners Agustin and Valeria Huneeus on one of the last major unplanted properties in the valley. The 280-acre estate, with around 160–170 a…Learn More »
$193
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
96
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Dark currant and black cherry notes in Quintessa Rutherford 2020 are lifted by hints of spice, tobacco and subtle floral tones, all wrapped in a refined structure. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with firm but polished tannins and a cool, graphite-like edge that keeps the wine focused and long on the finish. This vintage shows impressive clarity and balance for the year, promising complexity with time in bottle.
Dry-aged ribeye with thyme and garlic, roast lamb with herb crust, wild mushroom ragù over polenta
