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The Lion Hound

Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend 2019

Steven Beishuizen
9.1

Really, an earthy nose here... Cherry, yes... But in a way that I'd characterize as savory black forest cake if it was made of compost instead of sweet chocolate... On the palate, the dominant note I think would be graphite, but with the fuzzy tannins in there, it's not in a precise sense... A dull pencil in need of sharpening? At this point I'd probably need to also describe some green here... Green pepper? Tomato plant? Going back to the nose, I get the aroma now too... Gardening... This wine isn't lightweight... A sausage dish is I think where I'd go as far as pairing as there's some acidity here that could be useful for taming fat. We had this one paired with a flank steak, but really I might go to a fattier cowboy steak next time. The longer I enjoy this wine, the longer the finish seems to get... These tannins are a heck of a drug... With every sip, I actually want to savor more and more... A viscious cycle... — a month ago

Anita Beishuizen
with Anita

Daou

Soul of a Lion Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Dean Schmidt
9.2

Delicious, absolute unicorn! Find it, drink it, share it with your friends. — 5 months ago

The Hess Collection

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend

Charlie Frago
9.2

Nice tasty somewhat fruit forward blend. Good balance, smooth tannins. Would buy another — 8 months ago

Daou Vineyards

Soul Of A Lion Adelaida District Red Blend 2020

Mon M
9.3

Part of the DAOU tasting. Delicious. — 2 days ago

Hess Family Wine Estates

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2016

Eric Urbani
9.3

I really like this red blend that’s showing well now. 40% Malbec, 21% Zin %21% Pet, 8% cab, 2% Mouvedre 1% Pet Verdot and 1% Merlot — 4 months ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

Inseon Hwang
8.9

Good second label — 6 months ago

Domaine Jerome Gradassi

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Steve Medbery
9.1

Red berry, cinnamon cocoa, still a bit hound and needs time in the glass or a decant — a year ago

Les Vignerons de Tutiac

Lion and the Lily Merlot Rosé 2022

Georgia
10

Don’t think I have the 2019 merlot rose, I have the 2022 Boudeaux I think. Reaaaally lovely and light!!! — 2 months ago

The Hess Collection

Lion Tamer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Lia Wise
9.8

Pricey but worth it. Paid $60 for 2018. Bold and smooth. Great choice to have with a steak. — 5 months ago

Daou Vineyards

Soul Of A Lion Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Boris Mathiszik
9.5

Tasting the 2020 Soul of a Lion at Daou in Paso. And coincidentally, we were there on their last weekend as an independent winemaker. A nice goodbye before the corporates take over. Dark and concentrated. Beautiful cab. — 6 months ago

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