Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Wine 2022

Affectionately called ‘Tamer’ because blending Lion Tamer is both challenging and rewarding especially when you start with Malbec as the core. Malbec on its own brings heady, floral aromas of violets and can be what I call the wild child. Big, bold and juicy upon entry, Malbec is virtually loaded with flavor. When you layer in Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, you get complex layers of blackberries, milk chocolate, black plums and exotic perfume that carry throughout a plush texture and a ripe juicy core of black fruits. The signature of Lion Tamer is a generous palate of black raspberry and surprisingly lush tannins.Vintage 2018 began on schedule at the end of February, & spring brought moderate temperatures that progressed into a warm summer. Steady growing conditions continued into the fall with harvest starting slightly later than normal, & in some areas, extending into the first week of November. After such lengthy hang time, the fruit was picked at its peak of flavor, aroma & soft, velvety tannin, promising exceptional quality in bottle.
A blend of: 47% Malbec, 24% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carignan