HESS Select Chardonnay Monterey

A Californian Chardonnay that focuses on freshness – without the heavy buttery oak that puts many drinkers off this style.

Hess Collection Winery in Napa Valley sources the grapes for this wine from the Shirtail Creek Vineyard in Monterey County. The region'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.

The glass reveals green apple, ripe pear, and peach , 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.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Pasta with cream and lemon sauce, grilled salmon, light chicken dishes or mild goat cheese
• Occasion: uncomplicated everyday wine, good as an aperitif