{"product_id":"illumination-sauvignon-blanc-2022-750ml-90we-93ws","title":"Illumination by Quintessa Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2025 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eIllumination by Quintessa · Sauvignon Blanc · 2025 · 750ml\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllumination 2025 combines layered citrus and tropical fruit with a rich mid-palate and a long line of saline acidity. Decanter's 97-point review highlights lemon, lime, creamy apple and pear alongside apricot, pineapple, mango and guava, with a savory hint of anise and freshness that carries through the extended finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passion project of the Huneeus family, Illumination is approached with the same care and attention as Quintessa, aiming for aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and harmony. This California Sauvignon Blanc balances generous fruit with the saline mineral character singled out in the 2025 review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Review · Vintage 2025\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter · 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery expressive bouquet running the gamut from lemon and lime-bright citrus fruit to creamy apple and pear, with notes of apricot and hints of pineapple, mango and guava, along with a savoury note of anise. On the attack, one thing is clear: this is a seriously layered, complex Sauvignon Blanc. Its rich mid-palate weight and long, exacting through-line of saline acidity – particularly pronounced in 2025 – are striking. All that fruit in the bouquet really pops and melds together seamlessly on the palate, as the wine retains optimum freshness into the very long, viscous, fruity finish. That saline mineral character makes this one of the best food-friendly vintages of Illumination I’ve tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews · Previous Vintage 2024\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator · MaryAnn Worobiec · 94 Points · Vintage 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant, effusive and charming, with notes of honeysuckle and orange blossoms up front giving way to a creamy mix of mango, orange sherbet and lemon curd. Spicy accents of candied ginger, litsea oil and salted, preserved lemon join a drizzle of wildflower honey and linger on the long, impressive finish. Drink now through 2036. 5,000 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate · Joe Czerwinski · 93 Points · Vintage 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintessa's 2024 Illumination blends fruit from Napa (55%) and Sonoma (45%). As usual, there's a decent-sized dollop of old-vine Sémillon (14% this year) in the blend, with the rest of the fruit being Sauvignon Blanc—roughly one-third of that is the more aromatic Musqué clone. Fermented and raised in a variety of vessels, including new and old French oak barrels, acacia barrels, stainless steel drums and concrete eggs, it offers up enticing scents of pencil shavings, lemon zest, grapefruit and fig. Plump and medium-bodied in the mouth, it boasts a fine line of acidity from start to finish, giving the fruit a spine to play against and prolonging the concentrated, citrusy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend percentages, vessel details, production figure and drinking window in these historical reviews describe 2024, not the 2025 bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFurther Winemaker Notes ·\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat started as a passion project for the Huneeus family, this limited bottling is one of Napa Valley's most sought-after Sauvignon Blancs. When making Illumination our ultimate goal is to produce a white wine of true character. We approach Illumination with the same care and attention as with Quintessa, with the aim of capturing the best qualities of our grapes and to craft a wine of harmony and balance. Illumination is alive with aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and bright fruit flavors. This is an incredible vintage and the perfect summer wine that pairs with a variety of appetizers and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with seared scallops, grilled fish, citrus-dressed shellfish or appetizers with fresh herbs. Its combination of rich texture and saline freshness offers room for dishes with a little cream or butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Illumination by Quintessa, Huneeus family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppellation Listed: Napa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: White wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent-Vintage Review: Decanter, 97 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Reviews: Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate, vintage 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48493264503067,"sku":"210000041362","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/dl9cpodxpylat5bwrlwi.jpg?v=1793919247","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/illumination-sauvignon-blanc-2022-750ml-90we-93ws","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}