the 2005 turns more delicate with time in the glass as its silkier and floral qualities become more evident
This was initially dominated by inviting scents of burnished wood
The wine covers the palate fully
exceptionally rich and generously proportioned big-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the moderately structured and sneaky long finish
The mouthfeel of the precise
Quintessa other_regions the 2005 turns more delicateStill gorgeous, the 2019 Proprietary Red has a more layered, rounded, opulent style while still being pure, balanced, and elegant. Full bodied, round, and lush, with currants, tobacco, chalky mineral and some graphite notes, it has velvety tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 2% Carmenere, and the rest Petit Verdot, with the levage spanning 22 months in 60% new French oak.