Hess Collection Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2021 750ml Montefalco 5% Merlot — an unusually

5% Merlot — an unusually structural Petit Verdot proportion that deepens the color

Oysters on the half shell the mineral spine and fine bubbles cut through brininess Roasted chicken Pinot-driven structure holds up to white meat without overwhelming Aged hard cheese (Comté

Estate  bottled and aged in a mix of Hungarian and American Oak

This is refined Burgundy

The nose is clean and inviting: fresh strawberry

Hess Collection Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2021 750ml Montefalco 5% Merlot — an unusuallyCALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot FULL BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, EARTH, MOCHA, OAK This lush, robust blend from the Hess Luxury Collection was named 'Lion Tamer' in homage to the versatility of Malbec, which winemaker Dave Guffy refers to as his "tannin tamer." Be sure to decant this one. FARMING : Sustainable PAIRING : Steak