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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...

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Lail J. Daniel

Winery Information

Region: , ,

Address: P.O. Box 249, Rutherford, CA 94573

Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only

Major Grapes:

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