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The May 2021 Auction: Part 1

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Auction Ends: 5/6/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #605. Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 91 WA.
"A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah and 8% Malbec, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Lion Tamer is a little closed to begin, giving way to earthy scents of tilled black soil, charcoal, truffles and crushed rocks over a core of warm cassis, plum preserves, cigar box and camphor. Full-bodied and densely packed with juicy black fruits and earthy sparks, it has a lovely line of freshness and a firm level of grainy tannins to support, finishing long with a minty kick. 6,000 cases were made. Sadly, Hess lost a lot of the fruit around the winery in 2017, because much of it was still hanging during the fires. Therefore, there was no Malbec produced in 2017. Fortunately, they were able to harvest the fruit from the valley floor, so there is small production this year." Wine Advocate #245, Oct 2019
Provenance: The Normande Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $30

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