I'm at our place on Marco Island Florida for the winter and a friend sent me a bottle of 2008 Quintessa Illumination SB. I wasn't aware that Quintessa even made a Sauvignon Blanc. Pale gold in color almost colorless. Nose of citrus fruits and flowers. Very forward grapefruit flavors on the palate with a finish of bright acidic lemon juice. Best with food. "B"
2008 Quintessa Illumination Sauvingon Blanc
Jan 22, 2013
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Rather simple sounding for such an iconic winery. Didn't know they made this either. I assume this is one of their biodynamic wines.
Not sure if it's biodynamic but it's fermented in concrete eggs. Newest rage in SB making in Napa.
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