The Hess Collection Winery
Ridge 4
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 21 | Lot No. 209
The Hess Collection Winery
Ridge 4
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Ridge 4 in Veeder Hills Vineyard has historically produced our finest Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mountain Malbec from young vineyard blocks joins intense Cabernet Sauvignon in this distinctive blend
- Napa Valley’s coolest mountain terrain on Mount Veeder contributes to the excellence of this wine
- Donald Hess' credo is, "Live each day with the courage of a lion."
Description
When Donald Hess first walked the verdant hillsides of Mount Veeder, it reminded him of great wine growing regions in Europe. More than three decades since he made Mount Veeder his winery home, Hess winemakers have grown to know Napa’s coolest mountain intimately, planting vineyards at higher elevations where steep slopes and volcanic, raspy soils command respect from vines. Donald’s personal credo is, “Live each day with the courage of a lion." For premiere Napa Valley, we offer the crème de la crème of block selections, which will become our finest Lion Cabernet Sauvignon. With a touch of Malbec, from our estate Veeder Hills vineyard along Ridge Four, this wine is an elegant homage to Mount Veeder, testimony to the vision and passion of Donald Hess and his family.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Dave Guffy
Winemaker, Hess Persson Estates
I was named assistant winemaker at Cambria in 1990, then winemaker in 1992, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plus some Syrah. In 1999, Donald Hess was looking for someone to oversee all winemaking for The Hess Collection, and as a student I loved Cabernet, especially from the Napa Valley and it inspired me to pursue winemaking. Now, I'm literally on top of Napa, making mountain Cabernets. Mountain fruit is different from valley floor fruit - and so are the wines. They are structured, complex, rich wines, with distinctive tannins, ageability and concentrated fruit.
Country born: United States
Education: Enology and viticulture degree from Fresno State University.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I have a strong belief in making wine in the vineyard, working each site to absolutely maximize flavors. My goal is to make ripe-fruit-forward California style wines with both power and elegance.
Winery Distribution
The Hess Collection Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
The Hess Collection Winery Contact: Nicole Carter
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