Illumination by Quintessa - California Ava 2022

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Illumination by Quintessa - California Ava 2022

Illumination by Quintessa, the best of both Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley

Illumination is a new white wine produced by Quintessa. The name Illumination comes from the vibrant color of the grapes at harvest, which the family described as illuminating the Quintessa estate. The Huneeus family believes in the beauty and depth of Sauvignon Blanc and the art of blending. They chose to put a detail from the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript, onto the label as a reflection of the precision, art, and beauty behind the wine.

Illumination by Quintessa is a wine of true character and complexity. The grapes, from Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, are handpicked and gently whole-cluster pressed, and the juice is fermented with mostly native yeast in a variety of vessels.

The 2022 vintage

Weather conditions

The 2022 vintage illustrated our vineyard’s strength and adaptability. Ten inches of rain in winter’s dormant season gave the vines respite and provided a strong start to the growing season. A late, cool spring slowed growth, allowing the vines to refocus their energy on developing clusters. An ideal start to summer produced depth of flavor and texture while a warm end to the season sped up ripening. The combination of warm days, cool nights, and foggy mornings delivered fresh fruit character, perfect acidity and brightness.

Tasting notes

Fresh, vibrant and floral with succulent citrus notes, the 2022 Illumination offers textured weight with juicy yellow apple, wax melon and citrus blossom notes. The palate surprises and delights with a fresh and lively mouthfeel that offers energetic acidity with even ripeness. This white blend will remain elegant for years to come.

Couleur	Blanc
Cépages	Sauvignon Blanc Musqué 50 % Sauvignon Blanc 33 % Sémillon 17 %
Appellation	California Ava
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

byJane Ansonthe9/1/2023

There is a strong set of white wines in the September Releases this year, and this stands up right alongside the best of them. As with the reds from Quintessa, you should expect a nuanced wine that is full of clarity of expression, going long on the tension and juice that makes Illumination such a great food wine. This is deftly made, well balanced, with grippy lime zest, lemon and grass alongside richer quince, citrus, pink grapefruit and gunsmoke. A serious take on Sauvignon Blanc, with a savoury tang. Keeps a pillowcase of air underneath it from begining to end. Fruit sourced from 45% Napa County and 55% Sonoma County. Winemaker Rebekah Wineberg, consultant Michel Rolland.

The Drink Business

byColin Haythe8/30/2023

The winemaker here is the talented Rebekah Wineberg, her consultant is Michel Rolland; first released in March).
Bright. Lifted. Aerial. Pure, precise and with a nice sense of focus. Rich and full, certainly, perhaps just a little weighty. But this has just enough vertical energy to stop it becoming heavy. This is impressive but will need a little time for all the elements to come together. At the moment it feels just a little pointillist; as it ages I suspect we’ll find ourselves with something rather more ‘impressionist’ in style (from Seurat to Monet!).