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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee 2018 - First Bottle

Reviews

100 Jeb Dunnuck - Read

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee comes from a mix of terroirs (Howell Mountain, Stags Leap, Oakville, Calistoga) and is brought up in 75% new French oak. Heavenly notes of red and black currants, dried tobacco, sandalwood, flowers, and spice give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet weightless texture that carries awesome tannins, no hard edges, and just flawless balance. This majestic, regal wine is going to drink brilliantly for 25 years or more.

99 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - Read

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 75% new. Very deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with seductive notes of crème de cassis, blueberry preserves and Black Forest cake, followed by suggestions of espresso, yeast extract, black truffles and charcoal plus a fragrant waft of violets. Full-bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has layer upon layer of black fruit preserves, earthy nuances and savory sparks, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

96 James Suckling - Read

Complex and full-bodied, this shows notes of blackberries, plums, chocolate, herbs and minerals. The palate is velvety, ample, powerful and very balanced. Terrific finish that develops and lasts. Very structured and focused. This needs at least two to four years of bottle age. Try after 2023.

96 Vinous - Read

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvée is quite restrained in this vintage. Silky and medium in body, with lovely red berry fruit character, the 2018 has a lot to offer. I would cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are pretty clamped down today. As always, the J. Daniel Cuvée is a blend taken from a handful of top sites in Napa Valley.

Technical Details

BlendCabernet Sauvignon
WinemakerPhilippe Melka
CountryUS
RegionCalifornia North Coast
AppellationNapa Valley
VineyardHowell Mountain, Stags Leap, Oakville, Calistoga
Farming MethodSustainable Practices
Aging/Cooperage20 months in 75% new French oak barrels
Alcohol15.3%

Lail Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee 2018

Cabernet Blends | US

JD100, WA99, VN96, JS96

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Do you know how much you can spend on a 100-pointer from Napa these days? $200? $400? More. Way more. Robin Lail, with her rich history in the Napa Valley has made a TITANICALLY delicious, sexy, and dead-serious Cabernet with winemaker Philippe Melka and his right-hand-man Maayan Koschitzky, and it is priced within grasp of mere mortals. I will put it up with practically ANYTHING in this superb Napa Valley vintage. A MUST for serious collectors! A fantastically intense, concentrated, gorgeous and seductive 2018 of epic proportions!

I suspect most of you reading this are pretty well-informed from our many years of selling these incredible wines anyway, but just in case. Robin as a person is just a force of nature, and we are so proud to offer this today. Looking to fill out a six pack? Grab a few of Robin’s 95-point Blueprint SB, it’s fantastic!

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PAIRING IDEAS: Why not have a fancy steak dinner!? After such a unprecedented year, you folks deserve it! We love House of Prime Rib, an SF institution!. Prime rib, a baked potato, and a glass of Lail Cab -- yum!!

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: The best fit for a classic is, of course, a classic. We are thinking Van Morrison's “Moondance” is just the right kind of vibe for this sensual and seamless wine.

About the Producer

Robin Daniel Lail’s heritage began in 1879 with the founding of Inglenook Vineyards by her great -granduncle, the iconic Captain Gustave Niebaum.