Thread: 2008 Quintessa Illumination Sauvingon Blanc

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 8:29:47 AM UTC-7, Bi!! wrote:
> I'm at our place on Marco Island Florida for the winter and a friend
>
> sent me a bottle of 2008 Quintessa Illumination SB. I wasn't aware
>
> that Quintessa even made a Sauvignon Blanc. Pale gold in color almost
>
> colorless. Nose of citrus fruits and flowers. Very forward
>
> grapefruit flavors on the palate with a finish of bright acidic lemon
>
> juice. Best with food. "B"

Rather simple sounding for such an iconic winery. Didn't know they made this either. I assume this is one of their biodynamic wines.

On Jan 22, 12:24*pm, lleichtman <larryleicht...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 8:29:47 AM UTC-7, Bi!! wrote:
> > I'm at our place on Marco Island Florida for the winter and a friend
>
> > sent me a bottle of 2008 Quintessa Illumination SB. *I wasn't aware
>
> > that Quintessa even made a Sauvignon Blanc. *Pale gold in color almost
>
> > colorless. *Nose of citrus fruits and flowers. *Very forward
>
> > grapefruit flavors on the palate with a finish of bright acidic lemon
>
> > juice. *Best with food. *"B"
>
> Rather simple sounding for such an iconic winery. Didn't know they made this either. I assume this is one of their biodynamic wines.

Not sure if it's biodynamic but it's fermented in concrete eggs.
Newest rage in SB making in Napa.