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Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2015-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2015

Blend of Napa and Sonoma. Stinky rich nose that is reminiscent of a very fine Pessac-Léognan. Well done! Except for the naughty heavy bottle. Very rich finish but everything is well integrated and balanced and it is positively revelling in its oak corset. Distinctly superior. I saw Bill Blatch at the London Go West tasting and wanted him to taste this as a riposte to Bordeaux. (JR)

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Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2014-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2015

Sauvignon Blanc. 67% Napa, 33% Sonoma fruit. Grassy. Lively. But not that distinctive. Good freshness on the nose and attractive herbal fruit. Rather sweet finish. (JR)

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2014-2017, Robert Parker, Oct 2014

The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Illumination offers lots of honeyed grapefruit and caramelized citrus notes in a medium-bodied, fresh, lively style. There is a hint of oak in the background. Drink it over the next several years.

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Quintessa
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Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

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Dry

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