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2021 Lion Tamer Red Blend, Napa Valley
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2021 Lion Tamer Red Blend, Napa Valley

Lion Tamer Red Blend explores the relationship between some of the beloved and unusual varietals of Napa Valley. Malbec leads the blend, balancing rich layers of fruit with mouthwatering tannins. Flavors of cassis and boysenberry, subtle notes of milk chocolate, and a lingering finish.
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FROM THE WINEMAKER

"We lead Lion Tamer Red Blend with Malbec grown on Mount Veeder. Mouthwatering tannins frame complex flavors of black cherry, blueberry, and boysenberry with subtle notes of milk chocolate. In crafting this wine, my goal is to achieve perfect balance, with fruity layers concentrated in the mid-palate, baking spice and oak on a lingering finish."

- Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

TECHNOLOGY AND WINEMAKING

Our Lions Head Cellar houses some of the most progressive winemaking technology allowing our winemakers to craft wines of exceptional quality that showcase the distinctive lands they come from. The winemakers leverage tools like our optical sorter, which ensures only the highest quality berries are delivered to the fermentation tanks; and cutting-edge tanks, which facilitate 24/7 monitoring of pumpovers and micro-adjustments to be made throughout the winemaking process.

Recommended Pairing

Hess Persson Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula, Asparagus, Maitake Mushroom and Fig Salad with Roasted Fennel and Thyme Vinaigrette

Pair Lion Tamer Red Blend with chef Chad Hendrickson's Hess Persson Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula, Asparagus, Maitake Mushroom and Fig Salad with Roasted Fennel and Thyme Vinaigrette

Wine Specs

Varietal

Blend

Blend

47% Malbec, 24% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carignan

Scores

92 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast, 2021 Vintage
90 POINTS
- James Suckling, 2021 Vintage

Prior Vintages
92 POINTS -
Wine Spectator, 2019 Vintage
92 POINTS - Wine Spectator, 2018 Vintage

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

Sept 11 - Oct 14, 2021

Alcohol %

14.6

Aging

22 Months

Cooperage

40% New French oak barrels

Tasting Notes

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