Quintessa
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Terroir Selection"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 94
Vintage: 2024
Quintessa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
10 cases produced
Description
Born from the remarkable diversity of the Quintessa Estate in Rutherford, this red blend is a vivid expression of Napa Valley terroir. Four distinct geological formations—Eastern, Central, Western Hills, and the Bench—contribute layers of distinct character, from volcanic ash and rugged basalt to gravelly cobbles and fertile river soils. Farmed with meticulous organic and biodynamic practices, each block is cultivated to reveal its purest voice. The result is a wine of depth, balance, and quiet power—layered, elegant, and deeply soulful. Quintessa is more than a blend; it is a singular interpretation of place, while capturing Napa Valley’s enduring spirit.
Rebekah Wineburg
Winemaker, Quintessa
With experience in the wine-growing regions of California, Oregon, Italy, and New Zealand, Rebekah contributes a worldly perspective to the cultivation and production of luxury wines in Napa. Rebekah’s passion for winemaking began when at the age of 16 she visited Napa Valley vineyards with her parents, and an Australian friend of her father who was a chemist and a winemaker. At each of the vineyards he explained winemaking and wine tasting to Rebekah. The discussions from that visit left such a lasting impression that she went on to pursue a dual degree in chemistry and biology at Macalester College with the dream of becoming a winemaker. Committing wholeheartedly to her dream, she enrolled in the winemaking program at the University of California, Davis, where she earned her master’s degree in viticulture and enology. After completing her MS with a thesis on the effects of winemaking techniques on the phenolic composition of Cabernet Sauvignon, she abandoned the lab and went headfirst into a series of harvests in Italy, Oregon, and New Zealand before settling down in Napa Valley where she has worked and continued to learn wine making at exceptional producers, such as Staglin Family, Rudd Estate and Buccella Wines before joining the Quintessa team in 2015. She is a professional member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture and past President of the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group.
After all these years, Rebekah still cannot believe her good fortune – to have become acquainted in her teens with the beautiful Napa Valley and with winemaking, which led to such a fulfilling career. For Rebekah, the joy of winemaking is the opportunity to be a part of something so much more, as wines have a life and spirit of their own.
Country born: US
Education: Master's degree in viticulture and enology at University of California, Davis
Dual degree in chemistry and biology at Macalester College
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
312-730-7333
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2023 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | The Vista | 29 (2025) |
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| VGS Chateau Potelle | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 40th Anniversary Cuvée | 29 (2025) |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Valley's Beauty | 28 (2024) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | New Beginnings 2.0 | 28 (2024) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Bohemian Thrill | 27 (2023) |
| Hyde Vineyard Estate | 2022 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 27 (2023) |
Winery Distribution
Quintessa is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Southern Glazers Wine& Spirits)
- Connecticut (Slocum & Sons)
- Florida (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- Georgia (Georgie Crown)
- New Jersey (Allied Beverage)
- New York (Lauber)
- Ohio (Wine Trends)
International:
- Canada (Rogers & Co (Ontario - LCBO only))
- Caribbean (Bordeaux Negociants)
- Chile (Bordeaux Negociants)
- China (Bordeaux Negociants)
- Denmark (Bordeaux Negociants)
- Hong Kong (Bordeaux Negociants (Watsons))
- Japan (Bordeaux Negociants (FWines, Jalux, Pieroth))
- Mexico (Bordeaux Negociants (ECM de Vinos))
- Panama, Republic of (Bordeaux Negociants)
- United Kingdom (Bordeaux Negociants (Berry Bros, Hedonism))
- Vietnam (Bordeaux Negociants)