Nose
Aromas of bright
cherry, blackberry and blueberry
with cedar spice and notes of fresh
herbs and spring flowers, this wine
expresses harmony between fruit
and earth.
Palate
With supple tannin in
balance with black fruit flavors and
lively acidity, the 2013 Quintessa is
truly a wine of depth and richness,
balance and purity.
Growing Conditions
2013 is the second in a string of vintages that have set new levels of quality and consistency for Napa Valley
cabernet-based wines. Quintessa 2013 again offers concentration and longevity, but with a more immediate
lushness that makes the wine seductive in its youth. This will be another legendary vintage for Quintessa.
The 2013 growing season can be described as an early, even and excellent vintage. A warm dry Spring brought
early bud break and with the exception of one heat spike in late June, temperatures were consistent resulting in
notably healthy vines. Cooler sunny weather throughout October allowed the final grapes still on the vine to develop
superior phenolic and flavor maturity. This vintage has given us an extraordinary gift, exceptional promise and
potential to exceed expectations—another year that has been described as nearly perfect.
The 2013 Quintessa is a deep
and thoughtful wine from an
exceptional vintage.
Vineyards: (in descending order of quantity)
Dragon’s Terrace, Cruz del Sur,
Bench, Limelight, Rivieria Sur,
Lake Terrace, Corona Sur,
Silver South, Las Casas,
Mont Calisse, Howard’s Million,
Corona Norte.
Bottling
Bottled: Aug. 12, 2015.
Winemaking
Maceration: 21 to 25 days average.
Aging
21 months in 100% French, 85% new,
from diverse forests
north of the Loire River.
Appearance
Dark and
rich in color.
