Quintessa
Illumination Sauvignon Blanc
California, USA
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
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
Lovely SB with charged notes of candied pineapple, lime & lemon zest, and lemon grass ✨
Lovely SB with charged notes of candied pineapple, lime & lemon zest, and lemon grass ✨
Oct 18th, 2020
Amazing. Central wine. Perfect Sauv Blanc.
Amazing. Central wine. Perfect Sauv Blanc.
Jan 1st, 2020
Remember this being atypical - not the zingy Cab Sauv always gives you.
Remember this being atypical - not the zingy Cab Sauv always gives you.
Jun 30th, 2019
Bright and pithy American sauv blanc. Smells dominately of grapefruit and pomello with some notes of passion fruit. Light, citrus-y and pepper-y with crisp green herb like tarragon.
Bright and pithy American sauv blanc. Smells dominately of grapefruit and pomello with some notes of passion fruit. Light, citrus-y and pepper-y with crisp green herb like tarragon.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Perfect with our Thanksgiving dinner.
Perfect with our Thanksgiving dinner.
Supplier said this was a Sauv blanc / semillon / Muscadet blend....
Supplier said this was a Sauv blanc / semillon / Muscadet blend....
Nov 2nd, 2018