2020 Quintessa

Quintessa is one of the iconic wines of Napa Valley, California. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine is made in Rutherford. Quintessa is produced entirely organically and biodynamically. The 2019 vintage received 100 points from Roger Voss on Wine Enthusiast! Quintessa has an almost European-style digestibility, yet is also truly Napa. Delicious deep fruit, earth, chocolate, licorice, and eucalyptus. Quintessa offers nuance, depth, and great persistence. A complex blend of floral, forest, fruit, and earthy notes harmonizes with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Quintessa is ready to drink now for those who prefer a youthful expression, but will also cellar for at least another twenty years for those who appreciate the complexity of age.

ABOUT QUINTESSA

Quintessa, HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF RUTHERFORD, sits on a 280-hectare estate that reflects a diverse geology, biodiversity, exposure, and microclimate. Inspired by this distinctive terrain, founders Agustin and Valeria Huneeus believed it was destined to become one of the world's great wine estates. Today, a total of 160 hectares are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère across 26 vineyard blocks. Each block is harvested—organically and biodynamically—and vinified individually to preserve the nuances of the land.

Depending on the vintage, Quintessa may contain some or all of the five varietals grown on the property: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère. The fruit is harvested early in the morning, then sorted and gravity-fed into oak, stainless steel, or concrete tanks and vinified. Once fermentation and maceration are complete, the wine from each plot is aged separately in French oak for up to two years. After the final Quintessa blend is created, the wine is bottled and aged for another year before release.