Illumination White Wine
CREATED WITH THE SAME PHILOSOPHY AND PRECISION AS QUINTESSA, Illumination shares equal complexity and stands as a worthy partner to our estate blend. Agustin and Valeria Huneeus saw the potential of Sauvignon Blanc to be transparent to its terroir and planted a plot of the variety at Quintessa in 2002. Today, this limited production wine is one of Napa Valley’s most sought after white wines.
The 2024 Vintage
A remarkable depth of flavor comes through: notes of lemon zest, honeysuckle, peach blossom, and quince are all elevated by a lovely acidity. A savory minerality layers itself among the appealing fruit flavors and hints at the complexity that will continue to reveal itself.
Steady rainfall in the winter provided a good source of water reserves deep in the soil. Budbreak started early compared to the previous vintage. Throughout the spring and early summer, canopy growth was well-balanced. As the bunches of berries flourished, the vines also yielded a good crop balance. We started picking when grapes reached perfect maturity, and we’re very pleased with the bright flavors and balanced acidity that will be a hallmark of the vintage. Harvest commenced at dawn on August 16 with the Sauvignon Blanc Musquè and concluded with the picking of old-vine Sémillon on September 20.
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2023
“An extraordinary white…long, expressive finish”
-WINE SPECTATOR
2022
“Stunning and precise.”
-WINE SPECTATOR
2021
“It’s full and layered with density and focus… long and flavorful.”
-JAMES SUCKLING
2020
“This is an exceptional white wine, sophisticated, sultry and balanced throughout”
-WINE ENTHUSIAST
2019
“Expressive and alive with complex aromas, bright flavors, and beautiful texture. On the palate, the wine showcases flavors of stone fruit, lemon zest with a creamy yet mineral texture. Precise and bright, with a fresh and flavorful finish.”
– ROBERT PARKER, WINE ADVOCATE
2018
“Generous and plump, with fleshy flavors of ripe melon, peach and apricot, accented by crisp citrus, honeysuckle and spice details, gaining momentum on the finish.”
– WINE SPECTATOR