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

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Producer	The Hess Collection
Country	United States
Region	Mount Veeder
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2019
Sku	120956
Size	750ml

The Hess Collection Description

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 through a lingering finish.

93Wine Spectator
Captures the sweet bay leaf and violet aromatics of Mount Veeder, but mixes these elements with a more polished core of boysenberry and plum fruit backed by melted licorice and fruitcake on the finish. Ripe and expressive, with lots to like. Best from 2024 through 2035.
93Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Marked by a slightly lifted note on the nose, the 2019 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon The Lion is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. It yields concentrated notes of blueberries, black cherries and cassis and boasts ample weight on the palate, super concentration and a long, velvety finish, yet it could use a bit more complexity to elevate it to the next quality level.