Quintessa (1.5 Lt Magnum) | Red | 2000 | California - Vivino Rating 4.5

Intro: Agustin Huneeus is the proprietor for Quintessa, one of the Napa Valley's most highly regarded wineries. One of the few vintners who has dedicated his entire professional life to the wine industry, Agustin began his more than 50-year career in the city where he was born — Santiago, Chile.

Region: USA | California

Winery: Quintessa

Grapes: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Aging: French Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes: Wine Enthusiast 92 Points: “This estate has pulled out all the stops and produced a delicious wine of substance, finesse and great charm. It floods the palate with flavors of blackcurrants and cassis that carry ripely sweet fruit impressions deep into the taste buds, but it's dry. The oak is elaborate and in keeping with the fruit. For all the size, it's a feminine wine, and best enjoyed in its youth. *Cellar Selection*” (WE) Jun 2003

Rating: WE 92, V 4.5

ABV: 14.1%  Decant: 2hrs  Serving temp: 16-18 °C  Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poultry