Hess Collection Mt Veeder The Lion Tamer Red Blend Napa Valley Web Special

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About Hess Collection

For over 40 years, The Hess Collection has been producing complex, elegant wines sourced from estate vineyards high on Mount Veeder and in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. It is from these rugged landscapes that The Hess Collection winemaking team crafts exceptional luxury wines. Guided by Donald Hess’ founding philosophy, The Hess Collection is committed to honor the land and return what we take through sustainable farming and winemaking practices.

Wines from Napa Valley

Napa Valley is considered one of the premier wine regions in the world. Records of commercial wine production in the region date back to the nineteenth century, but premium wine production dates back only to the 1960s.

The combination of Mediterranean climate, geography and geology of the region are conducive to growing quality wine grapes. John Patchett established the Napa Valley’s first commercial vineyard in 1858. In 1861 Charles Krug established another of Napa Valley’s first commercial wineries in St. Helena. Viticulture in Napa suffered several setbacks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including an outbreak of the vine disease phylloxera, the institution of Prohibition, and the Great Depression. The wine industry in Napa Valley recovered, and helped by the results of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, came to be seen as capable of producing the best quality wine – equal to that of Old World wine regions. Napa Valley is now a major enotourism destination.

Grape: Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Petite Verdot, Merlot Tasting Notes: Cherry, Spice, Plum, Herbs The Lion has been the emblem of the Hess Family for nine generations. It has come to symbolize the bold and persevering nature of founder Donald Hess. Winemaker Dave Guffy uses Malbec, core of this blend, to soothe the powerful tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Lion Tamer Red Blend has integrated, lush tannins, a fresh backbone of acidity, and is medium to full bodied with paprika and white pepper notes on the finish, along with hints of nutmeg. The rich palate features baking spice, cherry vanilla, black plums, blackberry compote, black raspberry, herbs, and wild blueberries. It’s a solid match for lamb chops.