The Hess Collection
Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA

Blend of 60% Malbec, 15% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, baking spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe blueberry with pepper, oak and herb notes. Fine savory tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Drinking well now, will improve! Small production. Nice!
Blend of 60% Malbec, 15% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, baking spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe blueberry with pepper, oak and herb notes. Fine savory tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Drinking well now, will improve! Small production. Nice!
Jul 11th, 2025
Blend of 61% Malbec, 15% Petite Sirah, 14% Zinfandel, 9% Merlo and 1% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, baking spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe raspberry with pepper, oak and herb notes. Fine savory tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Drinking well now, will improve! Small production. Nice!
Blend of 61% Malbec, 15% Petite Sirah, 14% Zinfandel, 9% Merlo and 1% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, baking spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe raspberry with pepper, oak and herb notes. Fine savory tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Drinking well now, will improve! Small production. Nice!
Jul 11th, 2025
Malbec, zin, PS, CS, Mourvèdre, PV, and Merlot. Bulky, dark and fruit forward. 14.8% ABV
Malbec, zin, PS, CS, Mourvèdre, PV, and Merlot. Bulky, dark and fruit forward. 14.8% ABV
May 14th, 2019
This dark ruby wine’s nose shows bright red cherry and plum, black pepper and hint of vanilla. The palate features big fruit, mocha and a nice savory tobacco edge. Great tannins and acidity make it a wonderful wine to pair with beef. The oak treatment is beneficial, not overdone. The wine finishes strong with fruity earth notes.
This dark ruby wine’s nose shows bright red cherry and plum, black pepper and hint of vanilla. The palate features big fruit, mocha and a nice savory tobacco edge. Great tannins and acidity make it a wonderful wine to pair with beef. The oak treatment is beneficial, not overdone. The wine finishes strong with fruity earth notes.
Mar 25th, 2019Full, almost sweet aroma of blue fruit, cocoa, & cigar. Big & bold. Medium-plus tannins. Velvety, lightly dry notes of blueberry, dark chocolate, tobacco, subtle vanilla bean, black currant, & plum. Not as lush as I normally drink, but still really lovely. Medium acidity.
Full, almost sweet aroma of blue fruit, cocoa, & cigar. Big & bold. Medium-plus tannins. Velvety, lightly dry notes of blueberry, dark chocolate, tobacco, subtle vanilla bean, black currant, & plum. Not as lush as I normally drink, but still really lovely. Medium acidity.
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2019Absolutely amazing! Paired so well with icelandic lamb
Absolutely amazing! Paired so well with icelandic lamb
Mar 3rd, 2022


