Lail Vineyards
Georgia Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
This is a wine I’ve only had young. It has far more backbone when it’s young. After 8-9 years in bottle, it more like white burgundy with grassy notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
This is a wine I could write a novel of notes regarding.
The nose shows characteristics of; White Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier & Sancerre. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, tropicals, stone fruits, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb notes, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness spearmint, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens.
The mouthfeel is gorgeous, voluptuous & sexy, waxy, round with beautiful viscosity. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, mix of tropical melons , stone fruits-white peach dominate, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb, marmalade, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness, fine & delicate crushed, limestone & sandstone minerals, burgundy volcanics, understated spearmint, shades of garden fresh green beans, hints caramelized brown sugar, melted caramel, saline quality, river stone, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens. Acidity is like a warm summer rain. One of the best, long, rounded, lush, ruby, extremely well knitted structure & balance finishes I’ve had & persists for minutes.
My favorite Sauvignon Blanc to date. A great climate, soil structure, terroir for Sauvignon Blanc in the right Winemakers hands.
Gorgeous wine & a steal at $69. I believe $150 a bottle & a three bottle minimum off their list. The 2012 vintage released at $120.
What a pair with the garden fresh cherries tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, half of squeezed lemon in olive oil.
This is a wine I’ve only had young. It has far more backbone when it’s young. After 8-9 years in bottle, it more like white burgundy with grassy notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
This is a wine I could write a novel of notes regarding.
The nose shows characteristics of; White Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier & Sancerre. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, tropicals, stone fruits, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb notes, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness spearmint, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens.
The mouthfeel is gorgeous, voluptuous & sexy, waxy, round with beautiful viscosity. Cut grass, herbaceous notes, mix of tropical melons , stone fruits-white peach dominate, guava, passion fruit, lichee, subtle mint, waxy candle, honeycomb, marmalade, cream, vanillin/vanilla, gentle white spice, limestone mineral & chalkiness, fine & delicate crushed, limestone & sandstone minerals, burgundy volcanics, understated spearmint, shades of garden fresh green beans, hints caramelized brown sugar, melted caramel, saline quality, river stone, camomile, spring flowers, jasmine & fields of greens. Acidity is like a warm summer rain. One of the best, long, rounded, lush, ruby, extremely well knitted structure & balance finishes I’ve had & persists for minutes.
My favorite Sauvignon Blanc to date. A great climate, soil structure, terroir for Sauvignon Blanc in the right Winemakers hands.
Gorgeous wine & a steal at $69. I believe $150 a bottle & a three bottle minimum off their list. The 2012 vintage released at $120.
What a pair with the garden fresh cherries tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, half of squeezed lemon in olive oil.
I consider this a touch flat and flabby.
I consider this a touch flat and flabby.
Apr 3rd, 2016
Single vineyard. 100% new French oak for 18 mos. lithe. The oak is very present but not overpowering. Unique to be sure.
Single vineyard. 100% new French oak for 18 mos. lithe. The oak is very present but not overpowering. Unique to be sure.
Aug 26th, 2015
Intense Sauvignon blanc, lots of tropical and candied fruits. A powerhouse.
Intense Sauvignon blanc, lots of tropical and candied fruits. A powerhouse.
Apr 28th, 2015
Melon , Grapefruit hints of butter tropical notes fresh creamy papaya mango vanilla coconut Malo yes Oak yes
Melon , Grapefruit hints of butter tropical notes fresh creamy papaya mango vanilla coconut Malo yes Oak yes
Apr 25th, 2015
100% new oak. But I like it! Amazing fruit.
100% new oak. But I like it! Amazing fruit.
Apr 19th, 2015Best CA Savignon Blanc I have tasted!
Best CA Savignon Blanc I have tasted!
Apr 18th, 2015
Loving the depth of nose and the extensive fruit.
Loving the depth of nose and the extensive fruit.
Apr 8th, 2015