The color is impenetrably purple-black leading to a bouquet of super-ripe black-currant fruit and accent notes of spicy, high quality French oak. On the palate the wine is velvet-plush, smooth up front with a bit of tannin at the back for structure and focus. Flavors are of ripe, sweet fruit, with a hint of fresh rosemary, chocolate, even fine tobacco on the finish.
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"A very good Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend from Agustin Huneeus. While it would not be true to say it’s a second wine of Quintessa, it does show the balance and integrity of that bottling, with a firm structure and dramatically layered black currant, mineral and cedar flavors. Will undoubtedly age. Best now through 2011, at least. — S.H. (12/1/2008)" -Rated 92, Wine Enthusiast
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"18% Merlot; 3% Cabernet Franc. Putting its ripe currant fruit to good use as the focus of its rich, outgoing aromas, this wine is full and supple on entry and firm across the palate with tannins for backbone and deep, slightly chocolate-tinged fruit showing the way in the finish. There are those who will try this one in its youth, but there is plenty of justification for letting it rest in the cellar for a few years yet." -Rated 89, Connoisseur's Guide to California Wines
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