Hess Collection 2018 Lion Tamer Red

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Hess Collection 2018 Lion Tamer Red

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Score: 92WS, 91WE
Varietal: Red Blends
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 14.8%
Blend: 47% Malbec, 24% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carignan
Cases Produced: 10445
Wine Maker: Stephanie Pope
The name Lion Tamer has become our nickname for Malbec because we use this grape as a blending variety to tame powerful tannins.
Winemaker Notes
“The name “Lion Tamer” has become a nickname for Malbec because we use it as our tannin tamer. Much like a Lion Tamer who uses a deft hand to soothe powerful, instinctive animals, Winemaker Dave Guffy uses Malbec to soothe powerful tannins. This red blend brings all the roar of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, and when blended with Malbec, produces a big, lush wine that finishes with smooth and tamed round tannins.”
92 Points Wine Spectator – “Dense huckleberry and blackberry pie notes are rich and succulent on a dense, velvety frame, with details of dark chocolate, chai tea, sarsaparilla and fresh sage linger on the long, expressive finish. Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Carignan. Drink now through 2034.”

91 Points Wine Enthusiast – “This blend of Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Carignan is a satisfyingly rich, round and silky. The full-bodied, supple palate boasts flavors of black cherry, currant and blueberry alongside hints of game and tobacco.”

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