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Robert Parker (94)
A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% each Carmenère, Merlot and Petit Verdot, Quintessa's 2022 Red Wine initially offers up mossy, savory and earthy notes, but those are backed by layers of mixed red and black cherries, plus some plummier bass notes. Aged 22 months in 60% New French oak, there are hints of cedar and vanilla as well. In the mouth, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, fairly broad on the palate, showing some effects of the vintage's early September heat wave, stretching the wine's structural tannins into a coarser weave than typical, without upsetting the overall sense of harmony on the lingering finish.
James Suckling (97)
So sweet and purely fruity on the nose, then layered, sophisticated, detailed and complex on the palate. Full-bodied and fully tannic, yet the fine-sand tannins are beautifully integrated, with ripe red and black cherries, raspberries, blueberries and cocoa. Elegant, intricate, charming and quite fresh. Made from 93% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc and 1% each of carmenere, petit verdot and merlot. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.
Jancis Robinson (17.50)
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Harvest 9 September to 1 October. 20 days’ average skin contact. Aged for 22 months in 60% new French oak, 39% neutral French oak and 1% amphora. Bottled July 2024.
Deep crimson. Herbal quality, lightly inky but in a good, rather sophisticated and distinctive way. Polished tannins and fragrant. Solid terroir-driven wine. (JR)
