 | Hess 2021 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. The name Lion Tamer has become Hess Collection Winemaker Dave Guffy's nickname for Malbec because it's his tannin tamer. Guffy uses Malbec to soothe the powerful tannins of the big, bold, mountain fruit that the Hess Collection vineyards on Mt. Veeder are famous for. Vintage 2021 delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, allowing fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines ripen completely and... - Hess 2021 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. |
