Illumination is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon produced with the Quintessa philosophy that expression of terroir is essential. The character of the sites where the grapes are grown is amplified by closely attuned farming and winemaking practices.

Illumination exhibits fresh fruit character with excellent acidity and brightness. It is a wine of intensity — aromas of white peach and pink grapefruit, with spice and lemon verbena. Citrus and elderflower blend on the palate with voluptuous texture and flinty minerality for a delicate balance of flavour and freshness. This wine shows complex layers of flavour, profound textures, and has the capacity to age.

“Smells grassy and herbal with apple and lemon notes. Bright and lively straight away, but in a calm and controlled way, not too sour or sharp, this has structure and a wide frame, well built with mineral edges and toasted nuances that linger on the tongue. Really lovely, feels like this wine is getting better, more round and well integrated, less overtly spiced though it’s there in the background. This has character and personality with a long length and would stand up to food really well. Lively, elegant and juicy with caramel, honey, lemon and lime, grapefruit pith, orange and toast elements all mingling quite deliciously. A blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc Musqué, 33% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Semillon comes Sonoma County (55%) and from Napa County (45%). Estate director Rodrigo Soto, winemaker Rebekah Wineburg.”
93 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter, July 2023

“Stunning and precise, with details of lemon verbena, litsea oil, pomelo and Himalayan salt, along with elements of Meyer lemon, lime zest and passion fruit on the long, succulent and juicy finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.” 93 points, MaryAnn Worobeic, Wine Spectator, April 2024