2022 Quintessa Red Rutherford, USA Thibaud Boudignon peach skin and grilled herbs

peach skin and grilled herbs -- that belies the overall intensity of the profile

refreshing acidity with structure

earthy tones on the finish

richly textured and polished

2022 Quintessa Red Rutherford, USA Thibaud Boudignon peach skin and grilled herbsIn 2022, Quintessa say it was the maturity of their vines that helped weather extreme heat late in the season, plus vineyard practices honed over previous years. The 2022 is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, plus one percent each of Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Merlot. It spent 22 months in French oak (60% new), with just 1% made in terracotta amphora. The colour is a vivid magenta, deep at the core, with dark and meaty aromas