The Hess Collection, Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

The Hess Collection · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1788141
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91 /100
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14
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Taster #8882 · Jun 28, 2024
91/100
Delicious wine. Red fruit flavors and soft tannins
2017 vintage
Taster #7568 · Mar 12, 2023
92/100
During a walkabout event, no detailed tasting notes.
2017 vintage
Taster #0660 · Jan 28, 2023
92/100
I have a saying … grandma’s basement is great, grandpa’s basement not so much. I get an awesome grandma’s basement with fruit that is out of this world finish. Tannins are leveled out and needs a little to no decanting! 2017 is a great year in my book!
2017 vintage
Taster #8873 · Aug 31, 2022
90/100
Inky color. Full bodied. Medium tannin. Good balance with Blackberries, plums oak and some vanilla. Not particularly complex, but very enjoyable with a good steak. Very approachable and ready to drink.
2017 vintage
Taster #6891 · Mar 28, 2022
86/100
Jammy and sweet at first but with a little time the tanins opened up providing structure and some complexity. Black cherry, plum, currant s. Is that a little licorice? Very drinkable and unpretentious.
2017 vintage
Taster #8873 · Jan 8, 2022
91/100
A lovely fruit forward, medium to full bodied Cab. Cherries, plums, raspberries, blueberries and oak. Round and supple, with mild tannins. Not complex, but an extremely enjoyable at a good QPR.
2017 vintage
Taster #8873 · Jul 25, 2021
91/100
Dark purple color. Fruit forward. Nicely balanced with soft tannins. Full bodied. Blackberries, blueberries, cassis and oak. Very approachable.
2017 vintage
Taster #1079 · Jul 4, 2021
96/100
Very nice cab.
2017 vintage
Taster #8873 · May 6, 2021
91/100
Deep purple color. Full bodied. Soft with balanced tannins. Dark fruit, with oak, cassis and vanilla. Very approachable initially and opens up well over an hour.
2017 vintage
Taster #8873 · Apr 25, 2021
90/100
Dark purple color. Dark fruits with plums, cherries, Oak and a bit of leather. Full bodied with soft balanced tannins. A bit chewy with a long finish. Very approachable, although not particularly complex
2017 vintage
Taster #6171 · Nov 13, 2020
Big black rich fruit. Lots of oak,richly styled stuff.
2017 vintage
Taster #8111 · May 16, 2020
90/100
(13.22.22.33) - fruit forward and Sweet. Less tannins then anticipated. Seems to be a good value for the price. Tasted after 90 minutes decanted. Would let it age. Plenty of life left
2017 vintage
Taster #2252 · Mar 18, 2020
91/100
Good for $30
2017 vintage
Taster #7272 · Dec 1, 2019
88/100
Enjoyable wine with a spicy finish. Decanted four 60 minutes and got better with time. I’d suggest maybe waiting a couple years, but it’s good enough now.
2017 vintage
Taster #0783 · Nov 11, 2019
90/100
Medium purple color. Lush, inviting nose of sweet plums, red and black currants, and lavender, dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Full-bodied, velvety and suave with lively acidity, tangy red and black cherries, juicy but fresh fruit. Nicely integrated aspects of coffee, sweet green herbs, black tea, with nuanced vanilla and cedar. Lots going on, but really accessible now. Cabernet, 11% Petite Sirah, 8% Malbec. Aged in 33% new French and American oak for 20 months.
2017 vintage