95 points Wine Enthusiast: " 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." (6/1/2010) 91 points Robert Parker: "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." (12/09) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 10: "Good bright, deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of black raspberry, loam and chocolatey oak; liqueur-like but not cooked. Broad, dense and sweet, with lush, ripe black raspberry and chocolate flavors. Finishes with broad, dusty, oak-driven tannins. A bit chunky and very ripe and sweet for this bottling: more classic Napa Valley in style than most past vintages."

T h e W i n e
Quintessa 2007 opens to rich, complex aromas of dark black currant fruit with undertones of
raspberry, licorice and spice. On the palate, the wine delivers what the nose promises—power
and refinement with a mélange of complex cassis, blackberry, mocha and sandalwood spice
flavors. A broad, rich middle palate and a long finish offer a delicate balance of intensity and
elegance, full fruit and supple tannins. This vintage will gain complexity in the bottle and age
gracefully for a decade or more. —Winemaker Charles Thomas