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2008 Illumination - Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc - USA - California - Napa - Rutherford - White

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2008 Illumination - Sauvignon Blanc
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USA - California - Napa - Rutherford

White Sauvignon Blanc
Producer Notes

In 2002, Valeria and Agustin Huneeus' dream of the quintessential wine estate - one vineyard that produces one singular estate wine - was realized with the opening of the winery at Quintessa.

Quintessa is truly a "winemaker's winery." The design facilitates a gravity-flow process and a state-of-the-art winery specifically tailored with fermenters and tanks sized to match the diverse... More »

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90
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VF: 2009-2012
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Community Tasting Notes average score of 90 points based upon 1 reviews

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Jay M664 90
Author Jay M664
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Tasted On 09/30/2009

Medium bodied, with a lot of lemon and minerality. Bright citrus and berry aromatics. Very focused palate with ripe fruit and great minerality. Very good length and balanced acidity. No sense of ammonia on the finish.

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