| 97/100 RATED 2014 QUINTESSA, 4 LONELY WOOD CRATES LEFT...normally comes in cardboard....WAITING FOR A HOME and ON DEAL! |
14x6 packs of this special release allocated to GWC...4x6 PACKS AND 4 LOOSE BOTTLES, all INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED NOT SPOKEN FOR AT THIS POINT
97/100 AND 94/100...so far...
A Grape Wine Co. favorite that I have pushed "from the trenches" since the 90's when nobody knew about it. This INCREDIBLE cab meritage is the BEST of BOTH WORLDS, always have been, ages very well the way Bordeaux do...YET is very approachable to drink within 4 years of its vintage or so...YUM!!!
IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A VERY SERIOUS CALIFORNIA RED AND ICONIC collector's item , CHECK OUT THIS very limited custom OFFER and TREAT YOURSELF TO A SIX PACK or TWO (We have a 14 six pack allocation at that price and in the crates)
The Wine
"Quintessa, like all classic wines of the world, bears the same name as the vineyard from which it is made. Our goal is to produce the best expression of this extraordinary vineyard each year. In broad terms, Quintessa is a red meritage wine. Each year, it is a blend that can include some or all of the five varietals grown on the estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. The vineyard's diversity provides us wide stylistic options for the wine. Fruit from each component block of Quintessa is harvested, sorted, then gravity fed into either oak or stainless steel fermentation tanks. Once fermentation and maceration are complete, each block wine is aged separately for up to two years in french oak barrels in our caves. After this aging period the components are brought together and the final Quintessa blend is created. The wine is then bottled and laid down for yet another year before release. Although each vintage is unique, we have discovered that finesse and elegance best express the character of the vineyard and as such, we blend for harmony, balance, and length of flavors. Above all, our objective is to make Quintessa a delicious wine that is complementary to food."
Agustin Huneeus
Vintner/Proprietor
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Winemaker Notes
The 2014 Quintessa is a beautiful wine, offering both early enjoyment and ageability. Dense and dark in color, with inviting aromas of fresh cherry and blackberry layered with notes of violets, graphite, and hints of cedar spice, this wine exudes warmth. Dancing on the tongue with flavors of dark berries, dark chocolate, and savory herbs, the smooth and supple tannin expresses all the hallmarks of an exceptional Quintessa vintage.
Critical Acclaim
JS 97
James Suckling
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.
RP 94
The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker-
The three red wines are represented best by the flagship wine, the 2014 Quintessa Proprietary Red from their vineyards in Rutherford. A beautiful floral, black raspberry and blackcurrant nose soars from this dense ruby/purple wine. Medium-bodied, beautifully rich and layered, the emphasis is on discreet yet intense flavors, power allied with elegance, and wonderfully supple, lush tannins. This wine has great balance, purity, and presence on the palate and should evolve beautifully for two decades or more.
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OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL
MONICA RESSEL
GRAPE WINE CO, INC.
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