Winery Story
Lail Vineyards
Most industries are composed of either blueprint makers or blueprint followers. Coming from a rich history of blueprint makers, Robin Lail is one.
Blueprint Maker
Robin’s great-granduncle was Gustave Niebaum, who established the Inglenook winery in Rutherford in 1879. Her father, John Daniel, Jr., was raised on the estate by his great-aunt Susan Niebaum (Gustave’s widow) after his mother passed away. Following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, John reopened Inglenook, and in 1936, he took over the estate. In...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: P.O. Box 249, Rutherford, CA 94573
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 5.5 acres: Mole Hill Vineyard (3 acres) and Totem Vineyard (2.5 acres)
Own Winery: No
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1995
Owner: Robin and Jon Lail
Winemaker: Philippe Melka
Website: https://www.lailvineyards.com/
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Published: June 2025