Illumination is a wine collection from the famous California winery, Quintessa. The winery was founded in 1990 by Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, and it is located in Napa Valley. The Illumination wine collection consists of white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, and the wines are known for their complexity and balance.
The Illumination Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in the Rutherford AVA (American Viticultural Area) of Napa Valley, which is known for producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The wine is fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, which gives it a rich, creamy texture and a complex flavor profile.
Illumination also produces a special bottling of Sauvignon Blanc called Illumination Les Mesnil, which is made from grapes grown in the famous Les Mesnil vineyard in the Champagne region of France. This wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, and it is known for its crisp acidity, bright citrus flavors, and minerality.
Overall, the Illumination wine collection is known for its high quality and the attention to detail that goes into each bottle.