Henry IV
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
A few years ago, we began our “Henry” series of wines created exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley. The wine is named for our eldest grandson, Henry, and the varietal or point of origin changes with each vintage. History tells us that King Henry IV used (French) white wine to seduce the ladies, so we thought it fitting to make our Henry IV a Sauvignon Blanc. After all, it is made by a French-born winemaker using French techniques and a French varietal, fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Our Napa Valley fruit marries perfectly—even if the original Henry IV would rather seduce women than marry them. Enjoy the seduction!
Fermented and aged in 100% new French Oak for 18 months
bone dry |
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very sweet |
light body |
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very full bodied |
soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Winemaker, Lail Vineyards
Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, I attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy. My first winery was Chateau Haut Brion, followed by work and study in Australia, Italy, back in France (Petrus) and finally in Napa Valley (Dominus). I began consulting in 1995, and Lail Vineyards was one of my first projects.
Country born: France
Education: I attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Named by Robert Parker as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines are made in the vineyard, with minimal intervention in the cellar.
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-633-9463
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
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Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 |
Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 |
Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 |
Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 |
THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 | |
Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 | |
Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 |
Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 | |
Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 |
Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 |
Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 |
Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 |
Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 |
Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 | |
Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 |
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 |
Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 | |
Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 |
Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 | |
Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 |
Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 |
Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 |
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