2008 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Deep ruby hue. Varietal aroma of black currant, blackberry, and olive, play off of clove and cinnamon woodspice. In the mouth, it picks up powdery coco and cream. Smooth through to the finish, where fine-grained, rounded tannins pop up. This wine is… Read more
2007 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder
A wonderfully spicy nose gives way to dark berry fruit flavors and a dark chocolate impression. This is a beautifully concentrated and perfectly balanced wine, guaranteed to draw oos and ahs from your friends (if you’re inclined to… Read more
2008 Hess Collection Chardonnay, Mount Veeder
During the 1980s, Hess was on the “monster” Chardonnay bandwagon, but no more. And the wines are better for it. This is a beautiful Chardonnay with an enticingly sweet aroma (pineapple, honeysuckle) that leads to mineral-tinged peach and papaya… Read more
2007 Hess Collection ’19 Block Cuvee,’ Mount Veeder
A Bordeaux blend with a twist — a dollop of Syrah — this nicely structured and perfectly balanced wine is smooth yet quite full on the palate. A sweet caramel and almost molasses-like impression frame an array of dark fruit flavors, provided by… Read more
