Ridge 4
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
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.
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.
2101 East St. Elmo Road
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Austin TX 78644
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Clos du Val | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Renegade District | 28 |
Darioush | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 27 | |
The Hess Collection Winery Napa Green Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Ridge 4 | 22 |
Silverado Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | SOLO | 21 |
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