Quintessa Red 2022

Quintessa Red 2022 is a world-class Bordeaux-style blend from the heart of Rutherford, Napa Valley, crafted at Quintessa under the leadership of winemaker Rodrigo Soto, with Rebekah Wineburg guiding the estate’s winemaking vision during this important vintage. This iconic 2022 Quintessa Red wine reflects Quintessa’s organically and biodynamically farmed estate, a place where geology, climate, and thoughtful farming come together to produce wines of power, balance, and elegance.

In the glass, Quintessa Red wine 2022 shows a deep, luminous purple-ruby color, signaling concentration and depth. The nose opens immediately with intense aromas of black cherry and cassis, followed by layers of blackcurrant, plum, and blueberry. As the wine breathes, classic Napa notes of tobacco leaf, bay laurel, cedar, and dark chocolate emerge, joined by subtle hints of graphite, crushed rock, and earthy herbs. These complex aromatics clearly mark this wine as a highly-rated, bold Bordeaux-style blend from Napa Valley, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the palate, the wine is plush and inviting from the first sip. Dark fruits echo the aromas, with cassis, black cherry, and ripe plum leading the way. Beneath the fruit lies a distinct mineral core of crushed rocks, tar, and graphite, a signature of the Quintessa estate terroir. The tannins are fine-grained and polished, delivering a supple yet structured mouthfeel. Balanced acidity keeps the Quintessa Red wine fresh and energetic, while the finish is long, layered, and savory, showing notes of licorice, mint, cocoa, and cooling wet stone. This is a wine of confidence, restraint, and precision.

The blend is led by 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by 4% Cabernet Franc and small amounts of Carménère, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The 2022 growing season began with strong vine health from late 2021 rains, followed by a dry year that encouraged early bud break and steady ripening. Moderate summer temperatures allowed grapes to mature slowly, while late-season heat accelerated harvest between September 9 and October 1. The result was exceptional phenolic ripeness, vibrant acidity, and refined balance. The wine aged 22 months, primarily in French oak, enhancing texture without masking the purity of fruit.

Quintessa Red 2022 is built for both immediate pleasure and long-term aging. While already expressive, it will continue to evolve beautifully over the next two decades, gaining complexity and harmony with time.

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