{"product_id":"2012-lail-j-daniel-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2012 Lail Vineyards \"J. Daniel Cuvée\" Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eLail Vineyards carries forward a five-generation Napa Valley winemaking legacy, combining a deep respect for tradition with a distinctive approach to crafting expressive, world-class wines. The J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, named in honor of Robin Daniel Lail's father, John Daniel Jr., reflects this heritage and the family's longstanding commitment to excellence. It stands as a tribute to the wines that established the Daniel family's reputation while showcasing Lail Vineyards' own vision for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe utterly profound 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvée comes from a mix of vineyards, with one each in Calistoga, Howell Mountain, and Oakville. It shows what’s so compelling about the 2012 vintage and has an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, kirsch, sweet earth, cedarwood, and exotic spices that just jumps out of the glass. This flows to a powerful, full-bodied, sexy Cabernet that has tons of fruit and texture, ripe, framing tannins, and a monster finish, all while staying weightless, silky, and flawlessly balanced. It’s an incredible, perfect wine from a great estate and a great vintage.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 44, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck, 100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsolutely perfect and one of the monumental wines of my long tasting trip in Napa is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee. I didn’t see this from barrel last year. Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak and representing 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from three vineyard sources: one in Calistoga, one in Oakville and one in Howell Mountain. Robin Lail and winemaker Philippe Melka hit pay dirt with a wine that has an inky purple color, an almost amazing bouquet that reminded me of 1989 Chateau Montrose when it was young. Sweet almost truffle-infused earth, graphite, forest floor, blackcurrant and black cherry notes are followed by a full-bodied wine with a hint of mocha and licorice. Superb purity, an incremental, yet full-bodied mouthfeel, and an extravagant, layered texture and finish make for the finest wine Robin Lail has produced to date at her winery. Drink it over the next 25-35 years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 44, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Wine Advocate, 100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 44, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxcroft Online Price: $329 per bottle*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This wine is arriving soon; we'll send you an email once it's ready for pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxcroft Food \u0026 Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68113440997675,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4316\/2411\/files\/LailJ.DanielCuvee.png?v=1794584886","url":"https:\/\/foxcroftwine.com\/products\/2012-lail-j-daniel-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Foxcroft Food \u0026 Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}