The Hess Collection vineyards reflect the diversity of Napa Valley growing conditions-from the heat

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The Hess Collection is a unique adventure travel companies fusion of wine, art, and agriculture. Hidden away on the southeastern slope of Mount Veeder, yet less than 20 minutes from the downtown Napa riverfront, this stunning old stone winery with sleek modern interior is also a museum of contemporary art. It is home to works by celebrated artists including Francis Bacon, Frank Stella, and Yue Minjun.
The winery and museum reflect the genius adventure travel companies and taste of founder Donald M. Hess, a Swiss entrepreneur who produces fine wines on four continents. He is also one of the world’s foremost collectors of contemporary art.
The Hess Collection vineyards reflect the diversity of Napa Valley growing adventure travel companies conditions–from the heat of the Valley floor, moderated by gentle breezes off San Francisco adventure travel companies Bay, to the cool of Mount Veeder’s steeply sloped summit. A team of viticulturists and winemakers apply sustainable, adventure travel companies environmentally-sound practices to produce fruit–and from it wine–that showcases the unique terroir of the individual vineyards.
The Hess Collection is open daily for public visits, tours, and tastings. A number of wine tasting, wine and food pairing, and tour and tasting options are available to help you get the most from The Hess Collection’s winemaking, culinary, and art programs.
An enjoyable regular tasting of four current release wines is available on a walk-in basis, for parties of up to eight, at a price of $20 per person, refunded with purchase. Admission to the art museum is free, and a self-guided audio tour is available. More personalized experiences are available from $40 per person and require advance reservations. See below for three of the more popular options.
Reservations are required for these special wine, food, and art experiences. Call The Hess Collection to reserve at 707-255-1144 ext. 226. [Note: Reservations are not required for the regular current release tasting referenced above.]
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