2018 Lail Vineyards, Georgia Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 1x75cl

James Suckling 96

What a complex nose this has, offering aromas of honeysuckle, hawthorn, smoke, dried apple and lime curd. Hints of spice and ginger. It s full-bodied, creamy and elegant. Wonderfully balanced elements of ripe fruit and toast, dried herb and spice. Fantastic. Drink or hold. [14/12/2020]

Robert Parker 95

Coming from a dry-farmed, three-acre vineyard in Yountville, the 2018 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, 70% new. It slides seductively out of the glass with notes of pink grapefruit, white peaches and lemon drops plus hints of coriander seed, mandarin peel and honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a gorgeous satiny texture with intense stone fruit and citrus layers supplemented by loads of savory and mineral nuances, finishing long with a zesty lift. 461 cases were made. [14/01/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2026

Jeb Dunnuck 95

The single vineyard 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia is a more Bordeaux Blanc styled effort, with gorgeous notes of buttered lemon, grapefruit, salty minerality, and honeyed flowers. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, it’s getting up there with some of the top Sauvignon Blancs coming out of California. [27/01/2021]

The Wine Independent 95

Lail s 2018 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc skips out of the glass with vibrant notes of fresh limes, green apples, and pineapple, with touches of coriander seed, sea spray, and yuzu zest. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and energetic, with loads of citrus and mineral layers and an understated, yet long and lively finish. [22/03/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2037