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Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
One of Napa Valley's highest-rated Cabs of the 2010 vintage - Limited. Only 470 cases produced. 94+ Points Antonio Galloni: “Lail's flagship wine, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon John Daniel Cuvee, is another rich, extroverted offering. Mocha, plums, chocolate, cloves, licorice and spices all emerge from a surprisingly big, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2011 is explosive, rich and intense, with equally imposing tannins that are going to need at least a few years to settle down. This is an impressive showing from Lail. The John Daniel Cuvee is built on a core of fruit from Heimark, plus Mole Hill and Vine Hill Ranch."
Ratings on Delectable
Roy Goble 
I like this wine but it's not "super".
I like this wine but it's not "super".
9.0
Nate Rose
Wine Director Specs
Structure for days. Huge nose of blackberry, oak, and spice. Great grip on the tannins in the mouth of spicy oak, bramble, lead, and blue fruits. Sublime.
Structure for days. Huge nose of blackberry, oak, and spice. Great grip on the tannins in the mouth of spicy oak, bramble, lead, and blue fruits. Sublime.
9.6Jane Hixson
100points worthy! Gorgeous!!
100points worthy! Gorgeous!!
10
Sarah Wollett
Underripe cherries, tar, vanilla, clove. Probably could've benefited from either more time in the bottle or a longer decanting session. Tannins and acid were balanced
Underripe cherries, tar, vanilla, clove. Probably could've benefited from either more time in the bottle or a longer decanting session. Tannins and acid were balanced
8.0
Leah
Amazing fruit forward Cabernet perfect pairing for beef brisket Christmas dinner!
Amazing fruit forward Cabernet perfect pairing for beef brisket Christmas dinner!
9.4
Mick
Rich, very long, inky. Right in our wheel house for the monster cab category.
Rich, very long, inky. Right in our wheel house for the monster cab category.
9.6
Michael Wolfe
Intense focused fruit. Leaf pile and cigar on the nose
Intense focused fruit. Leaf pile and cigar on the nose
9.5
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