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Hess Persson Estates Lion Tamer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“In crafting this wine, we strive for the perfect balance between hedonism and elegance. By incorporating a touch of Malbec into the blend, we enhance the softness of the tannins, resulting in a smooth and seamless experience. With a deep garnet color, this wine immediately draws you in. The aromas reveal layers of brown sugar, cardamom, boysenberry, and toasted marshmallow. On the palate, it offers a soft, inviting entry, carrying those aromas seamlessly into rich flavors accented by cinnamon and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of warmth and complexity.” – Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

Our Lions Head Cellar houses some of the most progressive winemaking technology allowing our winemakers to craft wines of exceptional quality that showcase the distinctive lands from which they come. The winemakers leverage tools like our optical sorter, which ensures only the highest quality berries are delivered to the fermentation tanks; and cutting-edge tanks, which facilitate 24/7 monitoring of pumpovers and micro-adjustments to be made throughout the winemaking process.

The 2022 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep, vivid ruby color that reflects its Napa Valley lineage and approachable style. On the nose, it opens with inviting aromas of lush blackberries and dark cherries, woven with hints of freshly ground coffee, subtle oak spice, and a touch of vanilla that add depth and complexity. On the palate, rich layers of ripe black fruit—black cherry, cassis, and plum—are framed by supple, velvety tannins enhanced by the inclusion of Malbec in the blend, with nuanced notes of cocoa and gentle spice creating a balanced, mouth-filling experience. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering dark fruit and sweet oak tones that taper smoothly into a refined close, making this Cabernet both enjoyable now and suitable for short-term cellaring.

Hess Persson Estates Lion Tamer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep, vivid ruby
• AROMA: Inviting aromas of lush blackberries and dark cherries, woven with hints of freshly ground coffee, subtle oak spice, and a touch of vanilla
• TASTE: Rich layers of ripe black fruit, black cherry, cassis, and plum, are framed by supple, velvety tannins enhanced by the inclusion of Malbec in the blend, with nuanced notes of cocoa and gentle spice
• FINISH: Long and elegant, with lingering dark fruit and sweet oak tones
• ABV: 14.5%