Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (92%); Cabernet Franc (3%); Merlot (2%); Carmenere (2%); Petit Verdot (1%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 97 (RP)

" 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."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 10/21