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2006 Quintessa - Red Proprietary Blend - USA - California - Napa - Rutherford - Red

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2006 Quintessa - Red
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USA - California - Napa - Rutherford

Red Proprietary Blend
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In 2002, Valeria and Agustin Huneeus' dream of the quintessential wine estate - one vineyard that produces one singular estate wine - was realized with the opening of the winery at Quintessa.

Quintessa is truly a "winemaker's winery." The design facilitates a gravity-flow process and a state-of-the-art winery specifically tailored with fermenters and tanks sized to match the diverse... More »

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Comm: 2011-2015
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Rmann 89
Author Rmann
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Tasted On 03/23/2013
Drink Dates 2012-2015

Mgnum - could have used a few more years maturity but the flavor profile opened up after 1+ hours of breathing but was still limited

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Tasted On 09/07/2012
Drink Dates 2010-2016
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Jay M664 91
Author Jay M664
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Tasted On 09/30/2009

Lots of dark currant, plum, and berry on the nose. Smoked wood and some herb as well. Fruit forward and with high tannins that grip the backend. Good length as well. Restrained French oak on both the nose and the palate. Ripe fruit (cherry) and herby notes come out in the finish.

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