92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 Quintessa is a big, powerful wine; shows classic Quintessa ripeness and density, with focused black cherry, currant, mocha, violet and cedar flavors with firm tannins.
Simply grilled poultry
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well due to its bold structure balancing grilled flavors.
Tomato meat sauce pasta
Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and bold tannins to match hearty Bolognese.
Rich marbled steak cut
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty ribeye steak.
Burger with bacon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the rich bacon and cheese flavors.
Layered pasta with meat and cheese
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with rich meat and cheese layers due to its bold structure.
Spicy beef stew curry
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, spicy flavors of beef curry.