Quintessa Half 2017

Hailing from Rutherford, Napa Valley, the 2017 vintage is made up of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, together with 4% Merlot, 3% Carménère and 1% Petit Verdot aged in 100% French oak (76% new). Powerfully structured, with an elegance to its tannins, and notable layers of complexity. On the nose, black cherry and cassis coated with dark chocolate. Notes of thyme and sage interplay with hints of cinnamon, cedar, and incense. The wine develops on the palate with lively acidity that offers balance to graceful layers of red and black fruit. Savoury nuances of tar and tobacco follow, through a long, lingering finish marked by fine tannin. Sold in approachable half bottle format.