What People Are Saying About Hess Collection Winery
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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…
10/04/06
Beautiful Tasting Room!
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
The Details on Hess Collection Winery
When to Go:
Fall 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 Time:
Wine tasting is available from 10am-4pm.
What to Drink:
The Cabernet Sauvignon tasting is available on most weekends. But reservations are strongly recommended. Tasting fee is $25.
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