Home - Quintessa The Destiny of a Property HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF RUTHERFORD, Quintessa is a 280-acre site that reflects a diversity of geology, biodiversity, exposures and microclimates Inspired by this distinct property, founders Agustin and Valeria Huneeus believed that it was destined to become one of the world’s great wine estates Today, a total of 160
The Experience - Quintessa Tasting Experiences We invite you to explore our tastings below based on the experience that is best for you For questions or to reserve your experience, please call 707 286 2730 or send us a note to reservations@quintessa com Spring at the Estate Please direct inquiries to our concierge at reservations@quintessa com for more information Approximately 90 minutes | Up
The Wine - Quintessa The Quintessa Estate Red Wine A Pure Expression of the Estate A WINE ESTATE IS A COMMITMENT TO LONGEVITY, the physical embodiment of a promise made to the land More than thirty years ago, Agustin and Valeria Huneeus vowed to honor the integrity of this extraordinary property they named Quintessa, a mosaic of hills and
2021 Quintessa - Quintessa 2021 Quintessa A dry winter marked the start of 2021, foreshadowing somewhat smaller canopies in the vineyard We pruned accordingly to encourage balanced ripening through the growing season Against the backdrop of dry conditions, spring was refreshingly cool, allowing the clusters to develop slowly
The Estate - Quintessa QUINTESSA CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF THE NAPA VALLEY from every vantage point Here, the landscape rises and falls with undulating vineyard blocks set amidst natural vegetation and groves of ancient oaks
Join Vineyard Circle - Quintessa Experience Quintessa as a Vineyard Circle Member Experience the journey of our estate through the Quintessa Vineyard Circle Along with an allocation of the annual Quintessa release, we are delighted to offer you complimentary estate experiences, invitations to member gatherings and more
2019 Quintessa - Quintessa 2019 Quintessa The 2019 vintage began with well-timed rains They provided an elegant start to the season More than 35-inches through the winter months and into early spring established healthy soils and lush cover crops leading to even shoot growth and a strong early-season canopy for the vines Spring temperatures remained cool through May The cooler weather slowed the emergence of bloom
The 2023 Quintessa - Quintessa The 2023 Quintessa is a wine of remarkable balance and clarity Lifted aromatics, bright acidity, and fine, precise tannins are all markers of the long growing season The wine is harmonious and poised, and an elegant tribute to nature’s equilibrium The Wine:
The 2020 Quintessa The 2020 Quintessa In hindsight, 2020 was a bellwether year, a season that tested—and ultimately affirmed—our pinpoint understanding of each vineyard block, the kind of wine it wants to produce, and the proactive farming it needs to fulfill that potential The mosaic of our estate vineyard gave us a wide-ranging palette of unique site expressions to work with for our final blend Low
The Evolution of Quintessa Quintessa is not just home to vineyards It is a keeper of the memories of those who walk it daily Collectively, these moments, gathered over well-trodden trails, hills, and fields tell the story of Quintessa through the lens of those who created it, and care for it The 1990s Agustin and Valeria were awed by