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Illumination by Quintessa - California Ava 2023
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Illumination by Quintessa - California Ava 2023

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 2023 vintage

In 2023,
generous rainfall through the winter brought a welcome end to three years of drought,
saturating soils and promoting healthy vine growth. The growing season began slowly, with a very cool spring. The vintage will be remembered for the extremely mild days during summer, allowing the berries to develop deeply complex flavors. Harvest came late, with acidity remaining high and bright through the end of the long season. 

Couleur Blanc
Cépages Sauvignon Blanc 58 %
Sauvignon Blanc Musqué 32 %
Sémillon 10 %
Appellation California Ava
Millesime 2023
Contenance Bouteille (75 cl)
Jamessuckling.com
Jamessuckling.com
    96

byJim Gordonthe4/10/2025

Vibrant, herbaceous aromas of lemon verbena and thyme lead to tangy citrus and nervy mineral flavors on an almost chewy, tangy texture. Medium-bodied, fresh and well balanced. Made from 58% sauvignon blanc, 32% sauvignon musque and 10% semillon. Medium-bodied and acid driven. Fermented in barrels, concrete eggs and one ceramic amphora. Drink now or hold.

Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator
    95

byJames Molesworththe1/28/2025

By MaryAnn Worobiec “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. 5,000 cases made.” – MaryAnn Worobiec

Decanter.com
Decanter.com
    95

byJonathan Cristaldithe10/9/2024

Drinking Window: 2024 - 2038
The core grapes for Quintessa's Illumination white are sourced from the winery's estate in Rutherford, along with fruit from another site in South Napa and a vineyard in Sonoma's Bennett Valley. In 2023, the blend included 58% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Sauvignon Blanc Musqué, and 10% Sémillon. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed before fermentation, initiated by native yeasts in a mix of French oak barrels, acacia barrels, egg-shaped concrete fermenters, and stainless steel barrels. The wine is then aged in a variety of vessels, including concrete eggs, ceramic amphorae, French oak barrels, French acacia barrels, and stainless steel, along with neutral oak cigar barrels. There is some bâtonnage until blending and bottling, which occurs in March following the previous harvest. The wine is not fined but is filtered. Delicate aromatics of orchard fruits and tropical fruit, like white peach and white flowers, mingle with slivered almonds and a hint of sea spray minerality. What a pleasure-packed wine, so vivid with incredible tension, bright acidity, and a compellingly rich texture. Very long, layered, and generous. (60% Napa, 40% Sonoma).

The Drink Business
The Drink Business
    95

byColin Haythe8/31/2024

(Napa/Sonoma; 58% Sauvignon Blanc Musque; 32% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon; 13.5% alcohol). Lithe. Ultra-fresh. Searing in its acidity. The sample is almost a little pétillant. Lemon zest, a hint of fresh pineapple, but subtle, confit white melon, white grapefruit and a little mimosa perhaps. Gooseberry. Bright and crisp.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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byJane Ansonthe7/1/2024

Soft waves of preserved lemon, white nectarines, peach pit and rose petals. Great quality. Fruit sourced from 60% Napa County, 40% Sonoma County. Winemaker Rebekah Wineberg, consultant Michel Rolland.

Information: Details:
Couleur Blanc
Cépages Sauvignon Blanc 58 %
Sauvignon Blanc Musqué 32 %
Sémillon 10 %
Appellation California Ava
Millesime 2023
Contenance Bouteille (75 cl)

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