
2023 Quintessa "Illumination" Napa - Sonoma Counties Sauvignon Blanc
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Wine Spectator
An extraordinary white, with details of beeswax, honeysuckle and lanolin giving way to succulent white peach, nectarine and lemon curd flavors on a plush, juicy frame. Shows details of marmalade and candied ginger, with hints of litsea oil and lemon balm that linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2035.
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Notes
The "Illumination" bottling first started out as a passion project for the Hunuees family, and has become one of the most sought after Sauvignon Blancs in the Napa Valley. Tasting notes from the winery: "The 2023 vintage of Illumination reveals aromatic purity and incredible depth. Classic notes of grapefruit peel, lemon curd, and white peach are layered with undertones of ginger tea, wild thyme, and clover blossom - the floral character a hallmark of the cool vintage. On the palate, flavors of kumquat and guava mesh with wet slate and elderflower. A lovely textural roundness is balanced by racy acidity and minerality. While vibrant in its youth, this wine's structure also promised aging potential. 58% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Sauvignon Blanc Musqué, 10% Sémillon.
Product Details
Origin: California, United States
Type/Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
SKU: #1770039

