Mystery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Icon Napa Valley 2022

Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Mystery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Icon Napa Valley 2022
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

high confidence

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.

Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate98 pts

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International Wine Report98 pts

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Decision brief

Great Deal43% off

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
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$129
Listed Retail$300
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$225
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Jimmy from Wine Buyer AppCreator of Wine Buyer App Pinned· edited

Pretty sure this is the 2022 Lail J Daniel Cab. Personally will pass, think the 2014 Morlet is a better option since it has some age. 2022 was also a tough/hot vintage in Napa so don’t know how well this will age.

Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
84
2022 VintageBelow Average
Drink

Triple-digit heat over 5 days compromised vintage; immediate consumption recommended

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