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2021 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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2021 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

The Lion, honoring the emblem of the Hess Family, is the most rewarding, collection-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon we produce. Sourced exclusively from our Veeder Hills Vineyard on Mount Veeder, The Lion offers deep and abundant layers of wild mountain brambles, bay leaves and violets, dark cocoa and warm spices. Consulting Winemaker Celia Welch collaborates with Hess Collection Winemaker Dave Guffy to craft a wine of distinctive character. It is only made in the best vintages, making Library Vintages extremely rare.

Library vintages are available

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“The Lion Cabernet Sauvignon consistently presents an eloquent expression of Mount Veeder fruit with an exceptional refinement in aroma, flavor and texture. The 2021 vintage proves to be exemplary, exhibiting aromas of lush blackberry mountain fruit and bramble with an earthy, brown spice undertone. Velvety, round tannins create a silky, lush entry with a structured backbone intensified by flavors of dark cocoa and black fruits, married together by subtle sweet vanilla and baking spices that embody the long finish”

– Dave Guffy, Director of Winemaking

Wine Specs

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend

95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot

Scores

95 POINTS - James Suckling.com, 2021 Vintage
94 POINTS - Wine Advocate, 2021 Vintage
97 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast, 2019 Vintage
94 POINTS
- Wine Enthusiast, 2018 Vintage
94 POINTS
- Wine Spectator, 2018 Vintage

Appellation

Mt. Veeder

Alcohol %

14.9

Aging

22 Months

Cooperage

65% New French Oak

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