Quintessa Rutherford Red 2014

Quintessa Rutherford Red 2014

A refined and site-driven Bordeaux-style blend from the heart of Rutherford, Quintessa 2014 captures the estate’s commitment to biodynamic farming and seamless elegance. Crafted from estate-grown fruit on the iconic Rutherford Bench, this vintage reflects a warm, even growing season that delivered exceptional ripeness, purity, and balance.

The nose is layered and inviting, offering aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and ripe plum framed by notes of graphite, cedar, cocoa, and dried herbs. Subtle hints of violet and sweet spice add aromatic lift. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet impeccably proportioned, with silky, finely integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. Concentrated dark fruit flavors are complemented by savory undertones and polished oak, leading to a long, harmonious finish marked by minerality and spice.

Elegant rather than overpowering, the 2014 Quintessa is entering a beautiful drinking window while retaining the structure to evolve gracefully for years to come.

Grapes: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère

Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA

Style: Elegant, polished, age-worthy

Pairing: Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck breast, aged hard cheeses

Cellaring: Drink now with decanting; optimal through 2035+

A sophisticated, terroir-expressive Napa blend that balances power, finesse, and timeless Rutherford character.