Quintessa 2017 Napa Valley California

The 2017 Quintessa is powerfully structured, showcasing its elegance, revealing its tannins, and displaying remarkable layers of complexity that emerge as the wine opens up in the glass and ages in the bottle. The aroma begins with beautiful black cherry and cassis, coated in dark chocolate. Notes of thyme and sage interplay with hints of cinnamon, cedar, and incense. On the palate, the wine develops with vibrant acidity, providing a balance to the graceful layers of red and black fruits. Savory nuances of tar and tobacco follow through a long, lingering finish marked by fine tannins. The 2017 Quintessa combines structure and drive with elegance and finesse, making it an unforgettable vintage.