Quintessa Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Dr. Owen Bargreen Delectable Pro

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

9.4

Mike R Delectable Pro

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

9.1

Kyle Gabriel Delectable Pro

Ohhhhh hellllloooooo

Ohhhhh hellllloooooo

9.1

Ryan Vento

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 ✨

9.1

Sarah Smith

Amazing. Central wine. Perfect Sauv Blanc.

Amazing. Central wine. Perfect Sauv Blanc.

9.9

Martin Sher

Remember this being atypical - not the zingy Cab Sauv always gives you.

Remember this being atypical - not the zingy Cab Sauv always gives you.

9.2

Julie Grogan

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.

8.7

Neal Ferry

Very Very Good

Very Very Good

9.1

Elizabeth Criner

Perfect with our Thanksgiving dinner.

Perfect with our Thanksgiving dinner.

9.3

Canon Thomas

Supplier said this was a Sauv blanc / semillon / Muscadet blend....

Supplier said this was a Sauv blanc / semillon / Muscadet blend....

9.4

Location

  • 300 Massachusetts Ave NE
    Washington D.C., DC 20002

  • Hours:
    Monday - Saturday
    10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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