1999 Quintessa Red, Rutherford, USA (1.5L/MAGNUM) AllocatedRoom This has a high amount

This has a high amount of French oak (75%) because this is always the richest wine in the portfolio

with silken textures ushering in crisp wild berry fruits and orange tones that slowly saturate the palate

Packed with cherries and charm

It shows a good deal of intensity on the palate

To be released in January 2025

1999 Quintessa Red, Rutherford, USA (1.5L/MAGNUM) AllocatedRoom This has a high amountWINEMAKER'S NOTES: A cold and dry start to the 1999 vintage induced the vines into deep dormancy. By late winter, after sufficient rainfall, the clouds disappeared as if by magic and the much awaited sun broke through. Spring was here and nature caressed the vines with soft placid days, providing ideal conditions for fruit set. Summer was mild with only a few avid bouts of heat that were tempered by diligent water management. Total crop load was low