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Lail Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Georgia Napa Valley 2023

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100 -Vinous -

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia is magnificent. In fact, it is one of the absolute finest editions of this wine I have ever tasted. Soaring aromatics meld into lemon confit, sage, mint and white pepper, all beautifully lifted in the glass. A dollop of Sauvignon Musqué in the blend adds a gorgeous exotic flair. The clean, saline finish is a thing of beauty. Unforgettable.

97 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

One of the top-rated Napa Valley examples of this variety, Lail's 2023 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc raises the bar for what is a perennial beacon of quality. Complex accents of crushed stone, struck match and pencil shavings join fig and melon notes on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is silky-textured, ripe and rich without being weighty. Cap that off with a long, mouthwatering finish and the result is a wine of enduring deliciousness. The vineyard was originally planted by George Yount in 1839, but the current dry-farmed vines only go back to 1988. Planted to Merlot then, it was grafted over to Sauvignon Blanc in 2006–2007.

97 -Decanter -

The 2023 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc opens with a vivid burst of citrus aromatics—lemon zest, lime blossom, and preserved Meyer lemon peel—layered over a gentle framework of warm oak and subtle vanilla cream. Nuances of white peach, crisp green apple, and Anjou pear follow, lifted by white acacia and a wisp of crushed fennel seed. With time in the glass, accents of beeswax, chamomile, and struck flint emerge, adding aromatic intrigue. The medium-bodied palate is sleek and finely textured, with a supple entry that builds into racy, mouthwatering acidity and an almost tactile tension, like biting into a just-ripened lemon and cool, crunchy apple laced with sea salt. A silken lees-derived richness balances the wine’s brisk freshness, while flavours of grilled grapefruit, lime curd, and toasted almond echo on the long, resonant finish. Grapes are sourced entirely from Lail's estate, Totem Vineyard, in Yountville, then fermented and aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. Tasted with Robin Lail in early March of 2025 at her home on Howell Mountain. Lail Vineyards is a partnership between fourth-generation vintner Robin Daniel Lail and her daughters, Erin and Shannon. Robin's great-granduncle was Gustave Niebaum, who founded Inglenook in 1879. Her father is John Daniel, Jr., who managed the estate until 1964, when he sold it. Maayan Koschitzky and Philippe Melka craft the Lail wines.

96 -James Suckling -

94 -Jeb Dunnuck -

Coming all from the Totem Estate Vineyard in Yountville and aged 20 months on lees in barrel, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia is deeper and richer, with ripe citrus, white fig, mint, flowers, and a touch of wood spice. It's medium-bodied on the palate and has a concentrated, layered mid-palate and vibrant acidity. Drink this serious, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc over the coming decade. Drink 2025-2035.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Philippe Melka & Maayan Koschitzky
Country US
Region California
Sub Region North Coast
Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Totem Vineyard in Yountville
Farming Method Dry-Farmed, Napa Green Certified & Organic Practices
Oak 60% new French oak barrels
Aging / Cooperage 20 months
Alcohol 14.1%
Production 473 cases

Lail Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Georgia Napa Valley 2023

Name: Lail Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Georgia Napa Valley 2023
Brand: First Bottle Wines
SKU: 1015561
Price: 159.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Sauvignon Blanc | California

VN100, WA97, DC97, JS96, JD94

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Dry-Farmed, Napa Green Certified & Organic Practices

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Today, we have a stupendous 100-POINT Sauvignon Blanc from the masterful hands of winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky. This is one of the best expressions of Sauvignon Blanc from anywhere in the world – and certainly in this country – from a revered label and one of the all-time greatest recent vintages. It makes sense, as Robin Daniel Lail seems to have great wine in her blood. Her great-granduncle, Captain Gustav Niebaum, founded Inglenook Vineyards in 1879, which quickly grew to become known as one of the finest wineries in the country. Though Inglenook sold in 1964, Robin has maintained her family’s respect for and dedication to crafting elegant and authentic wines in the Napa Valley within Lail Vineyards, founded in 1995 with her two daughters.

Lail’s fine Cabernet Sauvignons consistently attract the attention of the mightiest Napa Cab savants anywhere, but their Georgia Sauvignon Blanc has garnered an equally passionate following for its searing minerality, intense aromas, and graceful texture. We have fewer than three cases at our incredibly special First Bottle price, and these are certain to move with great speed. Check those high-flying reviews below, and then get what you can, while you can!

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. Robin is a legend, helping found Dominus and Merryvale, she is one of the most influential women in Napa Valley history and remains that way to this day. She saw the talent in a young Philippe Melka and hired him as winemaker, it was one of his very first gigs in Napa and has remained at the helm of winemaking ever since.

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