#90 on Top 100 Cellar Selections; A very fine Cab from the estate which is in the north-central part of the Rutherford appellation. Judging from the tannins it's too youthful to drink now with a tight astringent mouthfeel and fleshy unintegrated oak. But the flavors are extraordinary. They flood the mouth with the essence of Cabernet with ripe blackberries black currants raspberries and mocha and the spicy finish lasts for a full minute. Give it until 2013 and it should provide great drinking through 2019 at least.- S.H. (6/1/2010) - 95

The 2007 looks to be one of Quintessa-s stronger efforts in a number of years. Dark ruby/purple with sweet black currant cherry and loamy soil notes intermixed with some subtle spice box and background oak this wine is rich and medium to full-bodied with round silky tannins and an attractive set of aromatics. Very accessible and drinkable now it should age nicely for 15 or more years.

Oaky, ripe, jammy berries, licorice, medium/full bodied with a jammy finish that displayed a touch of heat. I would not age this wine, as it seems to lack the stuffing for much development. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2007&wine=Quintessa