Hess Persson Estates
The Lion
Mount Veeder
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2021-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2042.
The ‘15 The Lion.
Hess Persson Estates The Lion 2015 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon should offer blackcurrant, blackberry and a lifted aroma of dark herbs. The 2015 The Lion is expected to feel concentrated and structured, with firm tannins giving the palate a rugged edge and acidity preserving a sense of lift through the fruit. Its listed peak runs through 2036 within a horizon to 2042; expect a persistent finish of cassis, savory spice and a gently drying texture.
The 2015 vintage
Hess Persson Estates' 2015 The Lion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder, United States.
About Hess Persson Estates
Hess Persson Estates' The Lion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Hess Persson Estates The Lion 2015?
Hess Persson Estates The Lion 2015 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder, United States.
When should Hess Persson Estates The Lion 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2019-2042. Within that arc, the peak window is 2021-2036. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Hess Persson Estates The Lion 2015?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.