The Hess Collection Winery
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Ridge 4 Cabernet"
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 126
Vintage: 2019
The Hess Collection Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine represents the very best Cabernet Sauvignon we produce from Ridge 4 in our Veeder Hills Vineyard
- Our winemakers have grown to know Napa’s coolest mountain terrain intimately over 35 years
- Our Mount Veeder vineyards are sustainably farmed, directed by Donald Hess’ guiding philosophy
- Your wine presents a beautiful expression of our Mount Veeder fruit with exceptional refinement
Description
The founder of The Hess Collection, Donald Hess, was attracted to Mount Veeder’s high elevation and challenging mountain climate, believing this rugged land would produce great grapes, leading to even greater wines. Our Ridge 4 Cabernet Sauvignon represents the very best Cabernet Sauvignon from our Veeder Hills Vineyard. Here, the soils are thin, forcing the vines to struggle and produce smaller yields with intensely flavored berries. We also avoid planting in shaded areas to ensure the vines have the greatest possible exposure to sunlight during the day to achieve optimal ripeness. This wine presents a beautiful expression of our Mount Veeder fruit with an exceptional refinement in both flavor and texture. The Hess Collection wines are sustainably farmed and dedicated to reflecting a true sense of place. Our wines are recognizable for their elegant, rich and complex flavors and a tradition of excellence.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
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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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.