The vines that would supply the so-called Quintessa Blanc were planted on the estate in 2002 and, since its first release some nine years later, this wine has, much to everyone’s surprise (except for those who first made it), become as sought-after as the iconic Quintessa red!  Made from Sauvignon Blanc blended with just 10% Semillon and aged in small French oak barrels, it’s a very rich, quite exotic white with a ton of personality!  Think the weight, texture and gravitas of the best Graves Blanc from Bordeaux with a dash of up-valley Napa Valley sunshine and panache and you have some idea of what to expect here.  Made to pair with the richest seafood, fish and poultry preparations, it can stand up to just about anything and will taste great all by itself in a large Bordeaux-style glass.  We’ve managed to grab a small parcel (only 48 bottles) at a very special Insiders Only price.  We can’t advertise it on-line but we can let you, our best Sauvignon Blanc-loving Insiders, know we have it.  Though we’ve not had mature bottles of this yet, I am guessing it would age as nicely as a Graves too. 

Wine Spectator - 95 points

An extraordinary white, with details of beeswax, honeysuckle and lanolin giving way to succulent white peach, nectarine and lemon curd flavors on a plush, juicy frame. Shows details of marmalade and candied ginger, with hints of litsea oil and lemon balm that linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2035.