Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Lion Tamer 2017 Bottle:12 A touch of vanilla oak

A touch of vanilla oak complements the fruit and the ripe

The Conca vineyard is quite small in extension

The 2016 François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté ($24

with a very refreshing finale

Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Lion Tamer 2017 Bottle:12 A touch of vanilla oakFull 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. Robust, fleshy dark fruit flavors are enveloped by a voluptuous texture. Currant and toasted oak form the core of the midpalate as a hint of cigar comes into play on the finish.