2023, Illumination by Quintessa
Quintessa
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Illumination by Quintessa 2023, the best of both Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley
The Huneeus family believes in the beauty and depth of Sauvignon Blanc and the art of blending. Illumination is made of grapes, from Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, that are handpicked and gently whole-cluster pressed, and the juice is fermented with mostly native yeast in a variety of vessels.
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.
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The Producer
Hidden in the heart of Rutherford, Quintessa is a 280-acre site that reflects a diversity of geology, biodiversity, exposures and microclimates. Inspired by this distinct property, founders Agustin and Valeria Huneeus believed that it was destined to become one of the world’s great wine estates. Today, a total of 160 acres are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit... read more →