The Hess Collection

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend

9.0101 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

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
Randy Fuller

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, 2019
Allyson O'Keefe

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.

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, 2019
bitsu

bitsu had this 6 years ago

bitsu had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2019
Olof Thordardottir

Absolutely amazing! Paired so well with icelandic lamb

Absolutely amazing! Paired so well with icelandic lamb

Mar 3rd, 2022
Charlie Frago

Nice blend. Great on opening and still nice two hours later. Solid fruit forward and tannins

Nice blend. Great on opening and still nice two hours later. Solid fruit forward and tannins

Dec 31st, 2021
Brianna

Love it!!!

Love it!!!

Sep 6th, 2021
DH
9.0

Powerfully flavorful

Powerfully flavorful

Jul 18th, 2021
Laura Howe

Smoother version of Hess Select Cab Sav.

Smoother version of Hess Select Cab Sav.

Jun 18th, 2021
Steven

A definite home stock addition.

A definite home stock addition.

Feb 28th, 2021