Quintessa : Rutherford 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for Rutherford 2022 from Quintessa

Tasting

Nose
Black cherry, blackcurrant, tobacco, bay leaf, cedar and dark chocolate are aromas that blend harmoniously in a full and rich nose.

Palate
A supple and generous attack leads to a palate where dark fruit aromas are supported by subtle nuances of crushed rock, tar and graphite. 

A great, full-bodied and silky California red wine

The Estate

Located in the heart of Rutherford, Quintessa is an estate founded in 1990 by Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, a Chilean couple with the ambition of creating great Californian wines. Quintessa cultivates a 65-hectare vineyard using organic and biodynamic farming. This exceptional terroir owes its uniqueness to its mosaic of soils, exposures and microclimates.

The Wine

Rutherford by Quintessa is a Napa Valley wine that expresses the nuances of great Californian vineyards with finesse and richness.

The Vintage

Late rains in the autumn of 2021 favored the accumulation of significant water reserves, allowing the vines to withstand a year subsequently marked by drought. The dry winter led to early budburst, followed by a cool spring. While the summer began with moderate temperatures, heat spells towards the end of the season accelerated berry ripening, advancing the start of the harvest.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (93%)
Cabernet Franc (4%)
Carmenère (1%)
Merlot (1%)
Petit Verdot (1%)