Tasting Notes
Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon re-imagines what a Napa Valley Cabernet can be. The well-known power of valley floor Cabernet Sauvignon is harnessed and softened by our mountain-grown Malbec. Supple tannins surround the palate, framing layers of juicy black currant, dark plum and hints of espresso, with well-integrated notes of baking spice from oak aging presenting an elegant finish.
“In crafting this wine, our goal is to achieve perfect balance between hedonism and elegance. We add a touch of Malbec to the blend to develop a softness in the tannins, making this a smooth and seamless wine. These supple tannins surround the palate, framing layers of juicy black cherry, dark plum and hints of rich mocha, with well-integrated vanilla and oak notes delivering a lengthy, elegant finish.”
– Stephanie Pope, Winemaker
James Suckling 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points
About Hess Persson Estates
Hess Persson Estates is recognized as one of the premier family-owned and family-led companies in the world of wine, and it stands committed to pushing boundaries and elevating standards to craft wines of distinctive character. Each of the family’s wine brands – The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder and the Lions Head Collection of Napa Valley—produce outstanding, highly acclaimed wines committed to sustainable farming and winemaking practices.
About Lions Head Selection
The Lions Head Collection was founded by Tim and Sabrina Persson, visionaries of next generation luxury wines. From the beginning they have been driven to overcome some of nature’s most difficult obstacles. Now, more than ever, their passion perseveres to create wine inspired by the need for expression and connection.
Tim and Sabrina Persson are visionaries of next-generation luxury wines. Investing in the future, they are driven by the need for expression and connection through these hand-crafted wines.
The Perssons are fundamentally an international family with roots in Southern Africa, Ireland, Switzerland and London, yet Napa Valley is where they have found their true calling. The “Lions Head” name pays homage to the family emblem—the lion—and represents Lions Head mountain, a place in South Africa very close to Tim’s heart.
In their first years, Tim and Sabrina were truly tested by nature. Fires and mudslides threatened their winery, and an earthquake in 2014 destroyed their cellar, crushing the tanks from the inside out.
But these setbacks only fortified their desire to persevere. They rebuilt the Lions Head cellar, investing in the most progressive winemaking technology available today and in first-class, sustainable vineyard practices that now give life to this collection of brands.
