2023 Lail Georgia

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia is magnificent. In fact, it is one of the absolute finest editions of this wine I have ever tasted. Soaring aromatics meld into lemon confit, sage, mint and white pepper, all beautifully lifted in the glass. A dollop of Sauvignon Musqué in the blend adds a gorgeous exotic flair. The clean, saline finish is a thing of beauty. Unforgettable.

A lovely wine that reflects the vintage, showing precision, taut freshness and a mineral core. The palate is tightly wound, with long acidity and a persistent, citrus-driven finish. A fine interpretation of 100% sauvignon blanc, fermented in 60% new French oak. Drink or hold.

The 2023 Georgia Sauvignon Blanc opens with a vivid burst of citrus aromatics—lemon zest, lime blossom, and preserved Meyer lemon peel—layered over a gentle framework of warm oak and subtle vanilla cream. Nuances of white peach, crisp green apple, and Anjou pear follow, lifted by white acacia and a wisp of crushed fennel seed. With time in the glass, accents of beeswax, chamomile, and struck flint emerge, adding aromatic intrigue. The medium-bodied palate is sleek and finely textured, with a supple entry that builds into racy, mouthwatering acidity and an almost tactile tension, like biting into a just-ripened lemon and cool, crunchy apple laced with seasalt. A silken lees-derived richness balances the wine’s brisk freshness, hile flavors of grilled grapefruit, lime curd, and toasted almond echo on the long, resonant finish. Grapes are sourced entirely from Lail's estate, Totem Vineyard, in Yountville, then fermented and aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.