The Hess Collection Winery
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Ridge 4"
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 18
Vintage: 2016
The Hess Collection Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Fruit from Ridge 4 in our Veeder Hills Vineyard, historically producing our finest Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mountain Malbec from young vineyard blocks joins intense Cabernet Sauvignon in our distinctive blend
- Our winemakers have grown to know Napa’s coolest mountain terrain intimately over 35 years
- Donald Hess’s 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, The Hess Collection Winery
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.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Republic National Distributing Company:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clos du Val | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Renegade District | 28 (2024) |
| Darioush | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 27 (2023) | |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Ridge 4 | 22 (2018) |
| Silverado Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | SOLO | 21 (2017) |
Winery Distribution
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