Quintessa other_regions_australia the 2016 is not ready

the 2016 is not ready to show all it's got

earth and an interesting array of spice and dried orange peel nuances

This highly persistent effort will also need plenty of time in a cool cellar

clean finish

with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes

Quintessa other_regions_australia the 2016 is not readyStill 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.