QUINTESSA
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 2022
Why Buy: “What an effort!” That’s how Decanter’s Jonathan Cristaldi sums up the 2022 Quintessa, and we couldn’t agree more. Awarded 98 points, this is one of the most complete wines of the vintage, with plush, silky fruit, creamy dark berries, and layers of sagebrush and toasty cedar. It’s 100% estate-grown Cabernet, farmed biodynamically and organically, crafted with precision by Rebekah Wineburg. Even better? At $259.97, it delivers the kind of top-tier Napa power and polish that usually demands twice the price.
What They’re Saying: Decanter awarded the 2022 vintage a glowing 98 points, calling it “seamless,” “plush,” and “silky,” and praising it as “one of the most satisfying wines from this challenging vintage.” Crafted entirely from estate Cabernet and scheduled to release in October, this bottling is already generating serious buzz.
Our Tasting Notes: A masterclass in elegance and balance, the 2022 opens with an expressive bouquet of blackberry, violet, and crushed herbs. On the palate, dark cherry and cocoa glide across a framework of ultra-fine tannins, with hints of cedar, mint, and espresso unfolding through a long, composed finish. This is polished, precise Napa Cabernet, effortless in its appeal yet layered enough to reward cellaring.
The Story: While 2022 presented unique challenges, careful farming and micro-block harvesting allowed the team to capture peak flavor development. The result: a wine of precision, poise, and personality that speaks to the strength of Quintessa’s organically and biodynamically farmed estate. Every parcel of Quintessa’s 280-acre estate is farmed and vinified separately—some blocks picked up to six times to optimize ripeness and complexity. The blending process spans an entire year, with dozens of barrel lots considered. This obsessive attention to detail ensures each vintage captures the signature “quintessence” of the land: balance, harmony, and layered depth.
Our Guarantee: We buy directly from the estate to ensure pristine provenance. As always, quantities are limited—secure yours now before this 98-point debut is gone.
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