Quintessence Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled halibut, goat cheese crostini, roast chicken with herbs
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2000 by acclaimed winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is a premier boutique winery deeply rooted in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. With a steadfast focus on crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, the winery sources grapes from some of the region's most prestigious vineyards, including Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, and Quintessence, alongside their own estate plantings. Fidelitas is renowned for its modern, precise winemaking techniques, utilizing carefully selected French and American oak barrels to shape wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and aging potential. Under Hoppes' expert guidance, the estate has become a benchmark producer for Red Mountain, capturing the unique, sun-drenched terroir in every bottle of their signature Optu Red and site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon expressions.