Rating 96
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2019
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Washington
USA
ABV 13.78%
Price $70.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2026-05-05

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah / Shiraz

King Estate Winery Quintessence Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review

We are witnessing a new, exciting style tucked away in Washington’s Columbia Valley. The Red Mountain AVA is emerging as a region with a unique expression of Cabernet Sauvignon and this bottle from King Estate is a great example. It brings a powerful, rustic elegance that leans into the savory side of the variety, with a lively nose of blackberries, soil, aged balsamic, and a dollop of oak.

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King Estate Winery Quintessence Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
We are witnessing a new, exciting style tucked away in Washington’s Columbia Valley. The Red Mountain AVA is emerging as a region with a unique expression of Cabernet Sauvignon and this bottle from King Estate is a great example. It brings a powerful, rustic elegance that leans into the savory side of the variety, with a lively nose of blackberries, soil, aged balsamic, and a dollop of oak.

Reviewed On: 05-05-2026
96
POINTS
King Estate Winery Quintessence Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
We are witnessing a new, exciting style tucked away in Washington’s Columbia Valley. The Red Mountain AVA is emerging as a region with a unique expression of Cabernet Sauvignon and this bottle from King Estate is a great example. It brings a powerful, rustic elegance that leans into the savory side of the variety, with a lively nose of blackberries, soil, aged balsamic, and a dollop of oak.

Reviewed On: 05-05-2026