2016 Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Illumination

Community Tasting Notes (21) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  6/6/2023 - sstein19 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Very light yellow in color. Nose of melon, lemon, honey, hay, and earth. Second nose of pear and minerality. Smooth and slightly tart with a dry finish.

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  1/16/2021 - sethebarlow Likes this wine: 89 Points

  This struck me as a bit quieter than most of the Napa SB/Sem blends, I've enjoyed in the past, but it still showed well. Seems to be in a good window, and I'm not too sure it will improve with more time. Lime pith, lemon, slight hint of grapefruit. A leafy character (like wet citrus leaves) was really pleasant on the finish. Paired very nicely with fish tacos.

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  11/12/2020 - Snag One Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Hints of lemon grass, pears, butterscotch and green apples. Enjoyable wine.

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  4/6/2020 - Snag One Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Light, refreshing and a versatile wine. Notes of lemon grass, pears, green apples and limes. Nice citrus overtones.

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  7/11/2019 - BadOyster wrote: 93 Points

  Beautiful wine, with apricot, pear, tangerine. A lime splash in the finish with a small dose of oak. A steal at $33.

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