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The Icons

Hess Collection

The Icons

The lion on our labels has been the emblem of the Hess family for nine generations. It marks The Lion Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and The Lioness Chardonnay as the two pinnacle wines of The Hess Collection.
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The Icons arrives in its own box and showcases the two pinnacle wines of The Hess Collection—The Lion and The Lioness:

The Lion Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced exclusively from our Veeder Hills Vineyard, offers deep and abundant layers of wild mountain brambles, bay leaves and violets, dark cocoa and warm spices. Consulting winemaker Celia Welch collaborates with Stephanie Pope to craft this masterpiece. The Lion Cabernet is only made in the best vintages, making library vintages extremely rare. 

The Lioness Chardonnay reflects the abundance and power of Napa Valley through low-intervention winemaking techniques, allowing our best fruit to shine. Soft aromas of lemon curd and toast lead to flavors of cooked Golden Delicious apples, sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. 

Details

Scores

2023 The Lioness Chardonnay, Napa Valley - 95 points, James Suckling


Prior Vintages
2019 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - 97 points, Wine Enthusiast
2021 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - 95 points, James Suckling

2022 The Lioness Chardonnay, Napa Valley - 94 points, James Suckling

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