Tasting Notes

This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grape is stark, bold, dramatic and smooth with medium to full tannins. Dense ruby color boasting black cherry aroma, toasty vanilla, cassis and blackberry tones. Well balanced and light bodied wine in this small production mountain terroir Cabernet Sauvignon.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2011
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 161 cases
Alcohol: 13.5%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon is about the place of origin expressing equilibrium and integration. Dense purple color and vivid aromas of Bing cherry, black plum and black licorice introduce this wine. This medley of dark fruit and licorice is enhanced by the silky texture.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 330 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Customer Comments

“Lugubrious and plaintive, the 2008 spoke to me like the Pope. I am converted, utterly. “ E. P.
“To know the people, to know the grapes, this is clearly tasted and appreciated in your wine.” L.C.

Awards

• Winner of Bronze Award at San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon is about the place of origin expressing equilibrium and integration. Dense purple color and vivid aromas of Bing cherry, black plum and black licorice introduce this wine. This earthy vintage is highly drinkable with notes of chocolate. Not showy, but very, very smooth.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 275 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Tasting Notes

Dense purple color and vivid aromas of Bing cherry, black plum, and black licorice, introduce this wine. The palate emphasizes a balanced wine of fine grained and elegant tannins wrapped around layers of rich, juicy, fruit. This medley of dark fruit and licorice is enhanced by the silky texture.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 408 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak barrels

Customer comments

“I like the astringency of the ’06 myself”

“The 2006 has so much potential to be a beautiful wine in a few years. We love supporting the biodynamic movement.”

Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon is about the place of origin expressing equilibrium and integration. Nothing is overdone or out of balance. Not showy or brash but complete, entire, mature in its structure and finish. Excellent acid structure with notes of dark cherry, rhubarb pie, and very ripe plum.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 164 cases
Alcohol: 15.4%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Customer comments

“I like the astringency of the ’06 myself”

“The 2006 has so much potential to be a beautiful wine in a few years. We love supporting the biodynamic movement.”

Tasting Notes

This Lion’s Run 100% Cabernet Sauvignon presents with a hint of vanilla and sassafras accompanied by floral notes and the rich, fruity scent of red and black cherries. The wine is elegantly structured and light bodied with nice round tannins.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 186 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Customer comments

“Very fruit forward, pleasant from start to finish, soft – good balance.”

Tasting Notes

This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich dark fruit aromas, with the suggestion of leather and tobacco, chocolate and vanilla, leading to flavors of baked dark plums and dark cherries. It is an expressive, medium-bodied wine that is very balanced and structured. This older vintage Cabernet Sauvignon is showing very well.

Stats

Producer: Lion’s Run Winery
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 150 cases
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aging: 24 months in 100% New French Oak

Customer comments

“Excellent wine, 2003 is bold and distinguished. Thank you.”