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2008 Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Illumination
Sauvignon Blanc
- USA
- California
- North Coast
- Napa / Sonoma
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Community Tasting Notes 30
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spectrumphoto wrote: 94 points
September 17, 2016 - There is a reason why I served this at my wedding, it is a great white. the 08 is drinking great now, a bit of acidity has fallen off and the wine has rounded out nicely. It is a killer deal if you can find it.
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pk28 wrote:
March 22, 2016 - Drinking extremely well for something that's supposed to be past its peak, very balanced.
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shaffej wrote: 86 points
December 10, 2014 - Pricey for a SB, but well balanced at this age. Not sure there's much left so drink up! Impressive bottle I must say. Not your typical SB bottle but a massive Pinot style with a big punt.
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spectrumphoto wrote: 96 points
August 30, 2014 - Still one of my fav SB. Its big, its lush, its balanced, its good!
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bin905 Likes this wine: 90 points
July 12, 2014 - Rich and round without the typical grassy notes.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Huneeus Vintners Sauvignon Blanc Illumination Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Quintessa
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation Illumination
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion North Coast
- Appellation Napa / Sonoma
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 329 (37%)
- Consumed 569 (63%)
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
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