Lail Vineyards Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021

This 2021 cabernet sauvignon from the iconic Lail Vineyards is sure to grab any cab-lovers' attention. Made by Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, a rather impressive duo that made quite an impression with the critics. Double 94 points, plus a Vinous 93 this 2021 vintage is shaping up to be fantastic! We made a deal to get as much as we could – 8 cases ready for some happy homes!

“In the context of Napa Valley Cabernet, it's a terrific value.” – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Agreed. Robin Lail, of course, is a Napa legend – she literally grew up in a winery, as her family founded Inglenook Vineyards in 1879 thanks to her great-granduncle, the legendary Captain Gustave Niebaum, and brought to new levels of prominence by her father, John Daniel. Robin, for her part, was a founding partner at Dominus, before creating her eponymous Lail winery. Napa as we know it simply would not be the same without this family!

But, back to the deliciousness that is this cabernet sauvignon. Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, as always, just nail it, with the velvety structure and elegant roundness that has become their signature over the decades working with many of Napa’s top producers. Metric tons of black, red, and blue bramble berries, then chocolate shavings and mocha, clove and allspice, and a beautifully grounding note of sweet pipe tobacco and roasted culinary herbs. Elegant, plush, and youthfully exuberant – this drinks like something quite a bit more expensive. Under $90 for a Napa cab with this pedigree, and this quality, is incredibly rare these days, and this is without hesitation one of the top Under $100 Napa cabs to be found anywhere! This is a worthy wine that is strictly, severely allocated – most retailers are limited to a single case. We have the best virtual rolodex in the business, and managed to score 8 more cases that are prime for the taking...while they last, that is!

PAIRING IDEAS: I’m giving this a go with Vietnamese Shaking Beef, or Bò lúc lac – marinated cubes of delicious and tender beef, quickly sauteed with a smothering of various veggies. It’s quick, flavorful, and supremely delicious...just a perfect little meal to keep in your back pocket.