The Hess Collection - The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (750ml)

Winemaker Notes The Lion Cabernet Sauvignon consistently presents an eloquent expression of Mount Veeder fruit with an exceptional refinement in aroma, flavor and texture. The 2019 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. Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot Professional Ratings 97Wine Enthusiast This beautiful, deep and layered wine grown on the HessPersson family’s mountaintop property is creamy but structured, bold but nuanced and ready to either drink now or hold for quite a while. Ripe, spicy intricate aromas of blueberries, mocha, cinnamon and cream lead to a velvety mouthful of dark fruits, mint and cafe au lait as silky tannins carry it throug