Lail Vineyards

Georgia Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

9.62 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Full disclosure, I really don’t embrace Sauvignon Blanc. There are 2-3 that I really like and this one tops the chart.

$175 for an SB is ridiculous, but got this on the secondary market for $75. It is really good but definitely not worth $175.

Excellent with this dish. When I remember most SB’s, they would not pair with peaches. However, this with its age shows 1/2 elegant SB & 1/2 White Burgundy. Perhaps, that is why I like it so much.

There is not the typical cat pee & heavy cut grass with this bottling.

The nose shows; stone fruits, marmalade, kiwi, pineapple flesh, lemon, lime, softly, understated cut grass, frothed whole milk w/ yellow flowers.

The palate is full, lush & little waxy like a White Burgundy. Nice viscosity. It is gorgeous. Stone fruits, marmalade, kiwi, pineapple flesh, lemon, lime, underripe cantaloupe, honeycomb, touch of caramel-butterscotch notes, softly, cream, understated cut grass, gritty chalkiness with grippy volcanic minerals, gentle, white spice, yellow flowers & white spring flowers, very, round acidity, gorgeous; tension, structure, balance & flat out elegant finish that last two-minutes and lands on white spice.

This is the better pair than the 2012 Gimonnet SC Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay.

Full disclosure, I really don’t embrace Sauvignon Blanc. There are 2-3 that I really like and this one tops the chart.

$175 for an SB is ridiculous, but got this on the secondary market for $75. It is really good but definitely not worth $175.

Excellent with this dish. When I remember most SB’s, they would not pair with peaches. However, this with its age shows 1/2 elegant SB & 1/2 White Burgundy. Perhaps, that is why I like it so much.

There is not the typical cat pee & heavy cut grass with this bottling.

The nose shows; stone fruits, marmalade, kiwi, pineapple flesh, lemon, lime, softly, understated cut grass, frothed whole milk w/ yellow flowers.

The palate is full, lush & little waxy like a White Burgundy. Nice viscosity. It is gorgeous. Stone fruits, marmalade, kiwi, pineapple flesh, lemon, lime, underripe cantaloupe, honeycomb, touch of caramel-butterscotch notes, softly, cream, understated cut grass, gritty chalkiness with grippy volcanic minerals, gentle, white spice, yellow flowers & white spring flowers, very, round acidity, gorgeous; tension, structure, balance & flat out elegant finish that last two-minutes and lands on white spice.

This is the better pair than the 2012 Gimonnet SC Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay.

Sep 6th, 2025
John Malcolm

Outstanding. Complex, full-bodied, and seductive. Pink grapefruit, white peach, mandarin, and honeysuckle. Beautiful balance and long-lasting, satisfying finish.

Outstanding. Complex, full-bodied, and seductive. Pink grapefruit, white peach, mandarin, and honeysuckle. Beautiful balance and long-lasting, satisfying finish.

Apr 14th, 2021