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2010 Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Illumination
Sauvignon Blanc
- USA
- California
- North Coast
- Napa / Sonoma
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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blakel Does not like this wine: 88 points
August 23, 2013 - Not a bad wine, but not my cup of tea. Fruity and somewhat unbalanced.
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saki846 Likes this wine:
May 18, 2013 - Don't drink this ice cold, and allow it to warm for 45-60 minutes.
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jrkennedy37 wrote: 91 points
October 16, 2012 - Heavy-styled sauv blanc. If you like oak, this is a good match for you. For this style, I give it a 91, but if you like the more citrus-focused and higher acid, stay away. I'd call this a "winter" sauvignon blanc based on its weight.
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Ziegler wrote:
June 21, 2012 - Strong oaky, fruit filled aroma. Needs decanted and then excellent!
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mflesh wrote: 91 points
June 11, 2012 - Best Sauv Blanc I've ever had. This is a heavy, heavy Sauv Blanc. If you're a white wine fan, you'll probably rate this mid-to-high 80's. This wine is a pop and pour genius that shows the complexity that such an otherwise very simple wine can have when aged and fermented in concrete eggs. Out of the bottle this is a full bodied, citrus-filled, buttery monster that will complement anything it's served with or stand alone. This wine has a lot of grapefruit and kiwi up front, nice buttery backbone. Lemon type of mid-palate that gives way to that concrete egg complexity and spiciness that leaves you wanting more on the finish. Preordered a case of 2011 two days ago. Amazing wine, amazing price point for what it gives you. Disagree with other reviewers - - this one will change your latitude on what you can really expect out of a Sauv Blanc.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type White
- Producer Quintessa
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation Illumination
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion North Coast
- Appellation Napa / Sonoma
- UPC Code 859369001322
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 208 (29%)
- Consumed 520 (71%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
paired with scallops served with lemon and caper isralie couscous, Seared Sea Scallops with Roasted Tomatillos and Green Olives (Callos de Hacha con Salsa Verde y Aceitunas)Who Likes This Wine
90% Like It 10 votes
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- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
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