2014 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley
A delicious Napa vintage and now with years in bottle the Quintessa Bordeaux-blend has harmonised and softened into a seriously impressive offering. Truffle, five spice and clove intermingle with fresh cassis and black plum, along with some fresh red cherry. The tannins are supple and still tightly packed, and there’s plenty of cleansing acidity to create a lifted, gourmand finish.