Illumination White Wine
CREATED WITH THE SAME PHILOSOPHY AND PRECISION AS QUINTESSA, Illumination shares equal complexity and stands as a worthy partner to our estate blend. Agustin and Valeria Huneeus saw the potential of Sauvignon Blanc to be transparent to its terroir and planted a plot of the variety at Quintessa in 2002. Today, this limited production wine is one of Napa Valley’s most sought after white wines.
Allocation Timeline
Monday, May 8th | Last day to make address and billing changes
Tuesday, May 9th | Allocation billed
Monday, May 22nd | Allocation Ships
Winery Exclusive Release
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE WINERY, the 2022 vintage was shaped by a moderate growing season, yielding fresh fruit character with excellent acidity and brightness. It is a wine of intensity: layers of fruit flavor and aromas of white peach and pink grapefruit, with spice and lemon verbena. Citrus and elderflower blend on the palate with voluptuous texture and flinty minerality for a delicate balance of flavor and freshness – ending in a persistent finish.
PRE-RELEASE ACCESS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR VINEYARD CIRCLE MEMBERS
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2020
The 2020 Illumination is a wine of bright flavors, aromatic expression, and compelling texture.
– Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
2019
Expressive and alive with complex aromas, bright flavors, and beautiful texture. On the palate, the wine showcases flavors of stone fruit, lemon zest with a creamy yet mineral texture. Precise and bright, with a fresh and flavorful finish.
– ROBERT PARKER, WINE ADVOCATE
2018
“Generous and plump, with fleshy flavors of ripe melon, peach and apricot, accented by crisp citrus, honeysuckle and spice details, gaining momentum on the finish.”
– WINE SPECTATOR