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
Pair Lion Tamer Red Blend with Hess Persson Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula, Asparagus, Maitake Mushroom and Fig Salad with Roasted Fennel and Thyme Vinaigrette
Details
Varietal
Blend
Blend
Malbec 62%, Petite Sirah 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon 11%, Zinfandel 7%, Syrah 4%, Petit Verdot 2%
Scores
93 POINTS - James Suckling, 2023 Vintage
90 POINTS - Jeb Dunnick, 2023 Vintage
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
Sept 28 - Oct 30, 2023
Alcohol %
14.8
Aging
17 Months
Cooperage
40% New French oak barrels
Tasting Notes
