Quintessa
Illumination Sauvignon Blanc
California, USA
This was serviceable. I expected a little more from Quintessa. First time trying this. It presents the typical SB signature, without much else.
This was serviceable. I expected a little more from Quintessa. First time trying this. It presents the typical SB signature, without much else.
Jan 7th, 2022
Winemaker Rebecca Wineburg has crafted a stunning blend of 44% Sauvignon Musque and 47% Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Semillon. The resultant wine is one of the most compelling Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley which I have tasted in the past year and follows the exceedingly long line of great Illumination bottlings. This has a simply luxurious texture and mouthfeel that yeilds tropical fruit flavors which connect with a wonderful tension. This gorgeous wine will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2026- 94
Winemaker Rebecca Wineburg has crafted a stunning blend of 44% Sauvignon Musque and 47% Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Semillon. The resultant wine is one of the most compelling Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley which I have tasted in the past year and follows the exceedingly long line of great Illumination bottlings. This has a simply luxurious texture and mouthfeel that yeilds tropical fruit flavors which connect with a wonderful tension. This gorgeous wine will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2026- 94
Feb 19th, 2019
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee and this was a special treat as not only was Weston from Montagu Wines in attendance, but Jason Moore, owner and winemaker for Modus Operandi Wines out of Napa. Blind format as always. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert.
Every part of me, and most everyone else in the room, called this New Zealand SB. Never had a SB with so much grass and jalapeño pepper on the nose. More grapefruit rind came in to play later and it had a typical SB finish with acidic/stone driven notes, but what a nose!
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee and this was a special treat as not only was Weston from Montagu Wines in attendance, but Jason Moore, owner and winemaker for Modus Operandi Wines out of Napa. Blind format as always. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert.
Every part of me, and most everyone else in the room, called this New Zealand SB. Never had a SB with so much grass and jalapeño pepper on the nose. More grapefruit rind came in to play later and it had a typical SB finish with acidic/stone driven notes, but what a nose!
Exotic, tropical, melon and gooseberry. Hints of cotton candy oak.
Exotic, tropical, melon and gooseberry. Hints of cotton candy oak.
Oct 4th, 2017
Multiple different fermentation vessels. Big and complex.
Multiple different fermentation vessels. Big and complex.
Jul 18th, 20172015 vintage. Juicy, ripe, profound with great acidity. Hard to find a better Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious.
2015 vintage. Juicy, ripe, profound with great acidity. Hard to find a better Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious.
Jul 12th, 2017
Quintessentially it is SB from Quintessa - man was this on the mark - so good
Quintessentially it is SB from Quintessa - man was this on the mark - so good
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2018
Sublime. One of the best New World Sauvignon Blancs I’ve had.
Sublime. One of the best New World Sauvignon Blancs I’ve had.
1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2017