{"product_id":"lecole-no-41-estate-luminesce-seven-hills-vineyard-2022-750ml","title":"L'Ecole No 41 - Estate Luminesce (Seven Hills Vineyard) 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker's Comments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminesce is our white Bordeaux blend, perfectly balanced by the rich fruit profile of Semillon and the crisp, floral, and mineral notes of the Sauvignon Blanc. This is a very unique wine for L’Ecole since it’s produced exclusively with fruit from our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and mouth-filling, our Estate Luminesce displays expressive aromas of peach, cantaloupe, citrus blossom, and key lime with a subtle tease of white pepper spiciness. On the palate, flavors of fresh peach mingle with exotic jasmine and minerality, building to a fresh, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 Luminesce, Estate Seven Hills Vine-yard\u003cbr\u003eWalla Walla Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 PTS, CELLAR STOCKER\u003cbr\u003eNorthwest Wine Report , Sean P. Sullivan - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe L’Ecole Luminesce is consistently a benchmark white wine for\u003cbr\u003eWalla Walla Valley specifically and Washington more generally. This\u003cbr\u003evintage is a blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged\u003cbr\u003e6 months in French oak (18% new) with bi-weekly lees stirring and\u003cbr\u003eno malolactic fermentation, aromas of fig, citrus peel, fresh herb, nut\u003cbr\u003eoil, and melon lead to medium-plus bodied, lightly toasty fruit flavors.\u003cbr\u003eThere’s pleasing balance and intensity throughout, with the flavors\u003cbr\u003ehanging on the finish. It’s beautiful. Enjoy from 2025 to 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 PTS\u003cbr\u003eJamesSuckling.com, Andrii Stetsiuk - March 2025\u003cbr\u003eThis blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc has fragrant aromas\u003cbr\u003eof jasmine, Asian pears, lemongrass and aniseed, plus a hint of lychee. It’s\u003cbr\u003efull-bodied and expressive, with bright acidity and a lightly waxy texture. Drink\u003cbr\u003enow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 PTS\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker, Erin Brooks - April 2025\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Luminesce Seven Hills Vineyard is a blend of 60% Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eBlanc and 40% Semillon. It has pretty scents of peach, nectarine,\u003cbr\u003ebeeswax and tropical flowers. The medium-bodied palate offers\u003cbr\u003econcentrated, layered flavors balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a\u003cbr\u003elong, flavorful finish. 1,250 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 PTS\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty - December 2024\u003cbr\u003eAlways one of my favorite Washington whites, the latest Luminesce\u003cbr\u003eleans in with aromas of pineapple, cut grass and wet cement. This\u003cbr\u003e60-40 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc then hits with boisterous\u003cbr\u003eacidity and flavors like lemon-lime, Thai basil and pineapple cake.\u003cbr\u003eTropical yum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92PTS\u003cbr\u003eOwenBargreen.com, Owen Bargreen - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe outstanding 2023 L’Ecole No. 41 ‘Luminesce’ White Wine- comes\u003cbr\u003efrom the Seven Hills Vineyard and combines 60% Semillon with the\u003cbr\u003eremainder Sauvignon Blanc. Stored in 18% new French oak before\u003cbr\u003ebottling, this offers salted Macadamia nut, white peach and juicy pear\u003cbr\u003eflavors that combine with shades of pastry crust. Rich and viscous, this\u003cbr\u003eis a beautiful edition of this wine that is drinking marvelously right now.\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2024-2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 PTS\u003cbr\u003eDecanter, Clive Pursehouse - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eLuminesce is a Sémillon heavy blend with Sauvignon Blanc from the\u003cbr\u003eestate Seven Hills Vineyard site just on the Oregon side of the Walla\u003cbr\u003eWalla Valley. Delicate florals announce this wine’s aromatics, with\u003cbr\u003ejasmine, grapefruit pith and green mangoes. The palate is lively, with\u003cbr\u003ezesty citrus elements and ginger that lead into ripe stone fruit flesh, all\u003cbr\u003ebrightened by citrusy zip into the finish.\u003cbr\u003eTOP AWARDS AND REVIEWS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ecole No. 41","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46185763995872,"sku":"123015","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/l-ecole-no-41-estate-luminesce-seven-hills-vineyard_1.jpg?v=1723751906","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/lecole-no-41-estate-luminesce-seven-hills-vineyard-2022-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}