Rating: 99 Points (James Suckling)
“Number 7 in Top 100 Wines from USA, 2021. This is beautifully
polished with firm, dusty tannins to the blue fruit, as well as chocolate and
cedar character. Some much earthier character, too, from mushrooms to bark.
Forest flowers. Perfumed. It’s full-bodied with round tannins and a soft,
creamy finish. Some iron and iodine to this. So attractive at the finish. From
biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2023.”
Rating: 98 Points (Wine Enthusiast)
“This is an exceptional vintage of this exceptional wine,
its foundation built around 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, with dustings of Merlot and
Cabernet Franc. Beautiful in berry fruit, textured and refined tannin and hints
of lavender, licorice and sage, it has complexity and energy in equal measure,
lengthy and beautifully focused, a truly impressive achievement of site,
vintage and winemaker.”
Rating: 97 Points (Wine Advocate)
“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Quintessa
(Cabernet Sauvignon) sashays out with crème de cassis, blackberry preserves and
redcurrant jelly scents, plus wafts of dark chocolate, anise and lavender with
a touch of tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly styled and stunningly
energetic, it has a fine-grained texture and long, fragrant finish.”
