2023 Lail - Sauvignon Blanc Napa Blueprint (750ml)

Lail Vineyards was founded in 1995 by Robin Daniel Lail, a fifth-generation Napa vintner whose family heritage stretches back to 1879, when her great-granduncle Captain Gustave Niebaum founded Inglenook. Robin herself helped establish Dominus Estate and Merryvale Vineyards before launching her own label, and she was among the first to recognize the talent of a young Philippe Melka, hiring him early in his career as winemaker. He remains at the helm today alongside co-winemaker Maayan Koschitzky, continuing a family winemaking legacy that now spans nearly a century and a half.

First produced in 2007, Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc draws fruit from three distinct sites: Rewa Vineyard in Coombsville, Gamble Ranch, and Reidel Vineyard on Atlas Peak. Each vineyard block is pressed separately in small lots to preserve individual character before blending. The 2023 growing season was notably long, cool, and even, free of the heat spikes or wildfire smoke that have troubled recent vintages, allowing for a later, more measured harvest and fully developed fruit.

The wine opens with aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and lemongrass, leading into a creamy, complex texture balanced by bold acidity and a distinct mineral edge. Bright and lively, it pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp, a goat cheese salad, or fresh ceviche.