Mystery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Icon Napa Valley 2022
Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Blend
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol
- 15.4%
Mystery Wine Identification
Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Lail Vineyards
The listing is packed with clever pop-culture clues: M. Gustave (the concierge from The Grand Budapest Hotel) represents Gustave Niebaum, founder of Inglenook, while the numerous Jeff Daniels movie references (Speed, Dumb & Dumber, The Newsroom) point to the name 'Daniel'. This leads directly to Lail Vineyards' J. Daniel Cuvée, named for founder Robin Lail's father, John Daniel Jr. Robin Lail previously co-founded Dominus Estate (referencing the Pomerol connection). The $300 retail price, 15.4% ABV, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, and 98-point scores from both Wine Advocate and IWR perfectly align with the 2022 Lail J. Daniel Cuvée crafted by winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky.
This is our best guess based on available clues (blurb, nerdy details, etc.) and is not guaranteed.
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Decision brief
Last Bottle price: $129. Best web price: $225. Listed retail: $300. 43% below best web price. This is a great deal.
Price comparison
Per bottle| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| Last Bottle Price | $129 |
| Listed Retail | $300 |
| Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle) | $225 |
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Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonTriple-digit heat over 5 days compromised vintage; immediate consumption recommended
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