2022 Lail Vineyards 'Blueprint' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
A vibrant tribute to innovation and sustainability, the 2022 Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon delivers deep garnet hues and enticing aromas of black cherry, Bing cherry, and boysenberry. The palate layers blue and red fruits with cocoa, black olive, and sage, showcasing a rich yet fresh energy. Crafted by Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, this finely balanced wine is approachable now yet built to impress, reflecting the resilience of the 2022 vintage. Celebrate a commitment to excellence and the planet with every sip.
It’s not hard to figure out why Robin Daniel Lail is making some of the most elite wines in the Napa Valley. She’s had some time to prepare. Not only did she grow up looking over her father John Daniel’s shoulder in Inglenook Winery in Rutherford, she worked for Robert Mondavi for 5 years, then in 1982, she co-founded Dominus with Christian Moueix, and in 1983, co-founded Merryvale Vineyards with Bill Harlan, where she served as President for ten years. She founded Lail in 1995. We call that a track record. Lail’s winemaker is Philippe Melka, one of the finest winemakers in our little sylvan valley, not to mention the world. He’s worked for Lail since the beginning, not to mention Dominus Estate in Rutherford and Château Petrus in Pomerol. Not exactly a lightweight, as they say.
Vinous
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint, Robin Lail’s entry level Cabernet, is a total knockout. Racy and supple, with gorgeous fruit, the 2022 offers notable appeal. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, and licorice build effortlessly. Soft, plush contours wrap it all together in style. The 2022 is pure pleasure.
Wine Enthusiast WE94Wine Enthusiast
Baked fruits and toasty oak aromas lead to richly layered blackberries, blueberries and cocoa in this full-bodied and warmly tannic wine. Aged in 50% new French barrels, it is well-structured for aging and has the concentration to match. Best from 2028–2038.
WA93 Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateWine Advocate
Sourced from 11 different sites in the Napa Valley, Lail's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint is a fine value, sometimes available locally (in Napa) at a discount to the quoted suggested retail price. Sophisticated aromas of crushed stone and dried herbs accent mixed red and black cherries on the nose, plus there's an appealing, savory hint of dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, the wine exhibits a silky feel and mouthwatering acids on the palate. Drink this easy-drinking vintage over the next decade or so.