The Winery Quintessa of Rutherford of California

Winery Quintessa
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.6.
This estate is part of the Huneeus Vintners.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of California.
It is located in Rutherford in the region of California

The Winery Quintessa is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Rutherford to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Quintessa Estate is an exceptional winery located in the prestigious wine region of Rutherford, in the heart of Napa Valley, USA. Established in 1989 by the enthusiastic duo Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, this estate is synonymous with high quality wine, sustainability, and innovative winemaking techniques. Spanning nearly 280 acres, the Quintessa Estate is a natural wonder. With gentle hills, a scenic valley, a lake, and a river winding through the property, the landscape is as diverse as the range of grape varieties that are planted here. Over 160 acres are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère, reflecting the estate's commitment to represent the best that Napa Valley has to offer. The philosophy of biodynamic viticulture is ingrained in Quintessa Estate's vineyard management. This approach fosters a balanced ecosystem and considers all environmental factors to maximize vine health and fruit quality. The result is an exceptionally pure wine, fully expressing the unique character of each vintage. The architecture of the estate is just as impressive as its landscape and wines. With a cellar carved into a hill, state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, and a design that respects the surrounding landscape, the estate is an attractive place for visitors. The wines of Quintessa Estate are renowned for their complex character and longevity. The flagships wine, Quintessa, is a blend of several grape varieties and reflects the diversity of the vineyard. The other wines, including Élan and Illumination, also demonstrate the estate's commitment to producing world-class wines.

Top Winery Quintessa wines

Looking for the best Winery Quintessa wines in Rutherford among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Quintessa wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Quintessa wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Quintessa

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Quintessa

How Winery Quintessa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef fashion, traditional lamb couscous (from algeria) or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Quintessa

On the nose the red wine of Winery Quintessa. often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Quintessa. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Quintessa

  • 2012With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Quintessa.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Carménère

Discovering the wine region of Rutherford

The wine region of Rutherford is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Frank Family or the Domaine Scarecrow produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rutherford are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rutherford often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or green apple and sometimes also flavors of peach, citrus or tropical.

In the mouth of Rutherford is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 268 estates and châteaux in the of Rutherford, producing 544 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rutherford go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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Planning a wine route in the of Rutherford? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Quintessa.

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.