2014, Quintessa
Quintessa
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The 2014 vintage
Weather conditions
2014 was a year when Mother Nature showed us her power and her grace. The third year in a drought cycle and a harvest beginning with a magnitude 6.0 earthquake created drama and awe. In the midst of this, however, we experienced a near perfect growing season with no heat waves and a bountiful harvest that ripened with excellent acidity and flavor.
Tasting notes
The 2014 Quintessa emerges gracefully: soft notes of bramble fruit with touches of crème brûlée lift from the glass with swirling and aeration. A well-structured wine, the 2014 vintage will drink well now while continuing to harmonize with additional aging.
Aromas of spearmint, sweet tobacco, cigars and blackcurrants follow through to a medium to full body, very polished and refined tannins and an intense finish. Extremely fine and long. Savory. Extremely long finish. Biodynamically grown.
- James Suckling, 97 points
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The Producer
Hidden in the heart of Rutherford, Quintessa is a 280-acre site that reflects a diversity of geology, biodiversity, exposures and microclimates. Inspired by this distinct property, founders Agustin and Valeria Huneeus believed that it was destined to become one of the world’s great wine estates. Today, a total of 160 acres are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit... read more →