Hess Collection Winery
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 255-1144
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Hess Collection Winery – by Andrea Lederle
The Background
Mt. Veeder, home of the Hess vineyard, is a gorgeous spot, with lush hillsides much like European wine regions. At 25 square miles, it's the smallest of the Napa Valley appellations. It also has some of the steepest vineyards and most remote wineries in the region. Owner Donald Hess was so taken with Mt. Veeder, he bought 900 acres and founded his winery in 1978.
The Experience
A self-guided tour is available with a 12-minute audiovisual show that explains the wine-making process. The tour ends at the tasting room, and guests can browse a retail shop offering a range of wines and books. In addition to these traditional trappings of a winery open to the public, the Hess Collection offers visitors a glimpse of its owner's impressive collection of contemporary European and American art. Three floors of galleries overlook the winery operations.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFall is the best time of year to see the inner workings of the vineyard, as the year's vintage makes its way through the winery.
Save TimeWine tasting is available from 10am-4pm.
What to DrinkThe Cabernet Sauvignon tasting is available on most weekends. But reservations are strongly recommended. Tasting fee is $25.
User Reviews for Hess Collection Winery
10/04/2006 Posted by monicalang
The journey to this winery is thru a wooded hillside. It is well worth the trip! Gorgeous tasting room, wonderful wines too. Make time to see the art collection too.
Pros: Great wines, Beautiful setting
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