Quintessence Vineyard is quickly building a reputation for itself based on wines like this. The aromas immediately charm, with notes of spiced dark plum, chocolate, flower and dark cherry. Rounded flavors follow, with a whole lot of tannic structure behind it.  Best after 2026.

Cellar Selection,  92 Points Wine Enthusiast!

From one of the finest vineyards in Red Mountain! The aromas bring notes of cocoa powder, dark chocolate and cherry.  There's subtley and juiciness to the fruit with well-tamed tannins.  

Cabernet Sauvignon makes up half of this wine, with the rest split between nearly equal parts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Subdued, high register aromas of tangerine essence, cigar wrapper and dried herbs are followed by a classically structured wine, full of black cherry and dark tea flavors. It shows compelling sophistication and structure, as well as the coolness at the end of the vintage.

Cellar Selection, 91 Points Wine Enthusiast!

Coming from Shaw Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon makes up half of this wine, with the rest nearly equal parts Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The aromas are vibrant, with notes of cocoa, vanilla and cherry. The palate is rich, action packed and velvety soft, with vanilla notes lingering on the finish.

91 Points Wine Enthusiast!

A homage to our patriach, Luigi Noviello, this classic Bordeaux-style blend is produced from magnificent Red Mountain grapes sourced from Shaw Vineyard. The aromas boast notes of dark chocolate, black raspberry and assorted spices, along with orange rind note.  The flavors show the density but sophistication, with a plush feel and lightly grainy tannins and a warm finish.  

Cellar Selection, 92 Points Wine Enthusiast!

A homage to our patriach, Luigi Noviello, Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) takes the lead on this wine, followed by Merlot (33%) and Petit Verdot (17%).  Oak aromas are out front, with prominent notes of vanilla along with toasty spice, chocolate and cherry.  There's a lovely texture to the cherry and barrel flavors with gently tannins.

91 Points Wine Enthusiast!

The aromas offer barrel notes of dark roasted coffee bean and spice, along with cherry. Dense, full-bodied fruit flavors follow, with plentiful barrel accents.  Aged 22 months in French and American oak.  96 cases produced.

90 Points Wine Enthusiast!

Bold and expressive, cherry, smoke and spice with medium tannins throughout the mid-palate and a savory, silky finish.  Aged 22 months in French and American oak.  91 cases produced.

 86 Points Wine Enthusiast!

Sourced from Shaw Vineyards on Red Mountain and aged for 22 months in French and American oak.  The aromas are expressive, with notes of blueberry, smoked meat, orange rind, herb, vanilla and raspberry.  Full-bodied blue fruit flavors follow, with tangerine rind notes lingering on the finish.  91 cases produced.

89 Points Wine Enthusiast!