{"title":"Hess Collection Winery","description":"The Hess Collection Winery – For the love of art and wine. Today, the reserved Swiss winemaker owns, in addition to the Hess Collection Winery in Napa Valley, Glen Carlou Vineyards in South Africa, Peter Lehmann Wines in Australia, and Bodega Colomé in Argentina. Each of these locations houses a winery and a publicly accessible art collection. The largest is the Hess Collection in California. Even more interesting for wine lovers than the works in this collection are those produced in the vineyards of the Hess Collection Winery on Mount Veeder. Located 600 meters above the Napa Valley floor on volcanic soil, these vineyards, cooled by the breezes of the nearby Pacific Ocean, are ideally suited for producing top-class wines. Unique to the entire Napa Valley is the vinification of the Cabernet Sauvignons in open stainless steel fermentation tanks, where a pneumatically guided steel plate immerses the grape must in the fermenting juice, keeping both in gentle motion. This results in fewer tannins and more flavor compounds in the young wine. It\u0026#39;s a testament to Hess\u0026#39;s willingness to explore unconventional paths to achieve the owner\u0026#39;s ultimate goal: quality!","products":[{"product_id":"hess-select-chardonnay-monterey","title":"HESS Select Chardonnay Monterey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Californian Chardonnay that focuses on freshness – without the heavy buttery oak that puts many drinkers off this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHess Collection Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Napa Valley sources the grapes for this wine from the \u003cstrong\u003eShirtail Creek Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Monterey County. The region\u0026#39;s coastal climate—cool ocean air from the Pacific and a long growing season—ensures natural freshness and preserves fruit aromas. Part of the wine was fermented in barriques, which gives the Chardonnay some structure without masking its fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The glass reveals \u003cstrong\u003egreen apple, ripe pear, and peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , along with a lively citrus note and a hint of tropical fruit – pineapple or guava. The palate is lean, the acidity invigorating without being sharp, and the finish short and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta with cream and lemon sauce, grilled salmon, light chicken dishes or mild goat cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e uncomplicated everyday wine, good as an aperitif\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hess Collection Winery","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694846439760,"sku":"V08025","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093135614288,"sku":"V08025-2024","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/VinoSCOUT_V08025.webp?v=1771237649"},{"product_id":"hess-select-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"HESS Select Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"Today, the reserved Swiss winemaker Donald Hess owns, in addition to the Hess Collection Winery in Napa Valley, Glen Carlou Vineyards in South Africa, Peter Lehmann Wines in Australia, and Bodega Colomé in Argentina. Each of these locations houses a publicly accessible art collection alongside its winery. The largest is the Hess Collection in California: The Hess Collection Winery – For the love of art and wine. HESS Cabernet Sauvignon displays nuanced fruit aromas, spicy cedar and oak notes with a hint of pepper and mint, balanced density, robust structure, and smooth tannins. \u0026quot;Hess makes sensationally smooth, round, and seductive wines,\u0026quot; says star sommelier Natalie Lumpp in Brigitte magazine (5\/12). 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The largest is the Hess Collection in California. The Hess Collection Chardonnay is an elegant wine with aromas of Asian pears and tangerines. Crucial to its exceptional quality are the maritime influence and the soils, which originated from ancient seabeds.","brand":"Hess Collection Winery","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694885368144,"sku":"V08018","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093126242640,"sku":"V08018-2022","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_hess_collection_chardonnay_napa_valley.webp?v=1771237842"},{"product_id":"artezin-zinfandel-mendocino-county","title":"Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinfandel from Mendocino County – that\u0026#39;s California off the beaten track of Napa. Cooler temperatures, older vines, more structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Hess Collection Winery, under the \u003cstrong\u003eArtezin\u003c\/strong\u003e label, relies on hand-picked grapes from Mendocino. This region north of San Francisco is known for its older vines and a Zinfandel style that prioritizes depth and length over jammy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Deep, dark red in the glass. The nose offers ripe black cherry, blackberry, and a distinct peppery note – typical of Zinfandel from cooler climates. There are also hints of clove and a touch of vanilla from barrel aging. On the palate, velvety tannins, a sweet extract, and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with venison, duck breast with plum sauce, pulled pork, or a hearty pasta all\u0026#39;Amatriciana. Serving temperature 16–18 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hess Collection Winery","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":52695073096016,"sku":"V10384","price":14.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2020","offer_id":53093130830160,"sku":"V10384-2020","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_artezin_zinfandel_mendocino_county.webp?v=1771238494"},{"product_id":"hess-allomi-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"HESS Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley","description":"The grapes for the Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon all come from the winery\u0026#39;s own vineyards in Napa Valley and are hand-picked. Depending on the vintage, very small amounts of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and\/or Merlot are added. The wine is aged for 18 months in approximately 40% new French oak barrels. The Hess Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers classic blackcurrant and cherry aromas, spice notes of white pepper and vanilla, and toasty hints; it is full-bodied and concentrated. Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2017 vintage 90 points.","brand":"Hess Collection Winery","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":52695093543248,"sku":"V08022","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022","offer_id":52839016431952,"sku":"V08022-2022","price":37.44,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2020","offer_id":53093108842832,"sku":"V08022-2020","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_hess_allomi_vineyard_cabernet_sauvignon_napa_valley.webp?v=1771238703"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/hess-collection-winery.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}