Quintessa 2021
100 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 99 Points, James Suckling – 98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
As you can expect from one of America’s greatest wines, this one is loaded with enormous scores including a perfect 100-points from Wine Enthusiast who also bestowed a Cellar Selection designate on top. I can tell you with 1000% certainty, this is more than deserving of the lavish praise. The superstar winemaking team took advantage of low yields and super highly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, giving more power and sophistication to this blend than its ever seen. This is one arguably the greatest ever bottling from this historic estate and only their 2nd 100-pointer in this winery’s illustrious history.
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100 Points (Cellar Selection), Wine Enthusiast
An exquisite wine, relying primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon from a single estate. Aromas of lavender, dried herbs and grapefruit pith combine with flavors of firm fruits and cocoa on a structure of abundant, powder-fine tannin and a mouthwatering finish. The wine is refined, detailed and delicious with as much elegance as energy. Best from 2026-2040.
99 Points, James Suckling
So much graphite and volcanic character on the nose with metal shavings and gunpowder. Black ink, iron and rust, too. Blackberry and blackcurrant undertones. Full-bodied but not overpowering, with chewy and juicy tannins that are long and very subtle. Superb finish. From biodynamic grapes with Demeter certification.
98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Proprietary Red was just bottled in July of this year and checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Carmenere, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot, brought up in 64% new French oak. It offers pure blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and spicy oak, with a beautiful chalky, mineral note that comes through more on the palate. It’s elegant, full-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, good acidity, and terrific length. It’s another gorgeous wine that will evolve for 15+ years.
As you know, Quintessa stands as one of the finest estates in the world and the flagbearer of Napa’s famed Rutherford AVA. Their picturesque 280-acre estate in the heart of Rutherford typically produces a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. However, the 2021 vintage brought something truly special.
The 2021 harvest saw historically low yields throughout Napa Valley, particularly in Rutherford. These tiny clusters produced smaller berries loaded with concentration and intensity – a perfect recipe for deep, robust Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. In response to these extraordinary conditions, Quintessa took a slightly different approach.
The result? The 2021 Quintessa is the most Cabernet-dominant expression we’ve ever seen, with Cabernet Sauvignon accounting for an astounding 91% of the blend. This has created a wine of unprecedented power and depth, earning it a perfect 100-point score and Cellar Selection designation from Wine Enthusiast.
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