Lail Vineyards

Blueprint Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.279 ratings
9.220 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2018 vintage.

2018 vintage.

Jun 10th, 2021
Shay A
9.3

The Fall Confrerie St Etienne dinner highlighting Alsatian whites alongside French and Napa reds. A delightful evening!

The nose on this was intoxicating. Screamed American oak...coconut and dill. Very sweet oak on the nose. Like most ‘13s, they are in a tight phase. Tannic and overbearing unless decanted for a long time. This will be gorgeous in 5-7yrs. Lots of blue and black fruit alongside cedar and nutmeg IF you give it enough air time.

The Fall Confrerie St Etienne dinner highlighting Alsatian whites alongside French and Napa reds. A delightful evening!

The nose on this was intoxicating. Screamed American oak...coconut and dill. Very sweet oak on the nose. Like most ‘13s, they are in a tight phase. Tannic and overbearing unless decanted for a long time. This will be gorgeous in 5-7yrs. Lots of blue and black fruit alongside cedar and nutmeg IF you give it enough air time.

Oct 22nd, 2017
Eric Urbani

First the Sauv Blanc and now a powerhouse Cab - Lail has emerged as one of my favorite producers.

First the Sauv Blanc and now a powerhouse Cab - Lail has emerged as one of my favorite producers.

4 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2015
Eric Urbani

Lail is nailing it on multiple varietals. Infatuated with the Sauvignon Blanc and now the Cab comes along ...

Lail is nailing it on multiple varietals. Infatuated with the Sauvignon Blanc and now the Cab comes along ...

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
Roy Goble

Very nice

Very nice

Jul 3rd, 2016
Roy Goble

Not comfortable with the price but it's very good

Not comfortable with the price but it's very good

Mar 15th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

I cut my teeth on this wine in the early this 2000s. It's still great stuff but it also used to be half the price.

I cut my teeth on this wine in the early this 2000s. It's still great stuff but it also used to be half the price.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.4

Still one of my favorite Napa wines of the year. The '13 Blueprint is not bashful. It's big and bold and fruity and chocolatey and will coat your mouth. And I love it for those very reasons

Still one of my favorite Napa wines of the year. The '13 Blueprint is not bashful. It's big and bold and fruity and chocolatey and will coat your mouth. And I love it for those very reasons

Dec 25th, 2015
Roy Goble

My first #NapaCab from the 2013 vintage. Very nice. God was good to grape growers that year!

My first #NapaCab from the 2013 vintage. Very nice. God was good to grape growers that year!

Nov 4th, 2015
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.5

Woah. The '13 Blueprint kicks ass. These guys are just on fire right now. Lay this bad boy down for at least a couple years. It's a true gem

Woah. The '13 Blueprint kicks ass. These guys are just on fire right now. Lay this bad boy down for at least a couple years. It's a true gem

Oct 16th, 2015