Quintessence Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled halibut, goat cheese crostini, roast chicken with herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Red Mountain, the Fidelitas Quintessence Sauvignon Blanc is a remarkable expression of a white grape thriving in an AVA famous for its powerful reds. Sourced from the esteemed Quintessence Vineyard, where intense heat is tempered by cool evening breezes cascading down the mountain, this wine showcases a unique side of Washington terroir. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes coaxes exceptional complexity from these vines, often employing a combination of stainless steel, concrete, and neutral French oak to preserve the grape's natural, vibrant acidity while building a rich, textured mouthfeel. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that defies regional expectations, offering a brilliant marriage of ripe tropical fruit, bright citrus, and a distinct mineral backbone that reflects the basalt-rich soils of Red Mountain.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc