For more than 40 years, The Hess Collection has crafted complex, elegant wines from its rugged estate vineyards high on Mount Veeder and across Napa Valley. Founded in 1978 by visionary pioneer Donald Hess, who believed the volcanic slopes and high‑elevation microclimates of Mount Veeder were ideal for producing refined, richly layered wines, the winery continues to honor his trailblazing spirit. Today, the next generation of the Hess family carries forward this legacy, producing exceptional luxury wines from their historic mountain home.
On the nose, Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon offers enticing aromas of currant, blackberry and elegant expressions of vanilla. These aromas are complemented by layered flavors of juicy balanced fruit, most notably black and red cherry and raspberry. Plush, well-integrated tannins provide a round, delicious mouthfeel, and lead to elements of cocoa powder supported by a subtle oak spice, adding to the personality of the wine and reminding one why this is one of their most popular Napa offerings.
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot
91 James Suckling This widely available, generous and spicy wine offers fresh, tangy red fruit and deeper black fruit on a full body backed by moderate tannins. it's very accessible in taste and, for Napa Valley, in price. The red cherry, cedar, clove and vanilla bean flavors are delicious and lingering.
90 Wine Enthusiast Dripping ripe dark fruits mix with sweet cocoa for a flavorful wine that reveals cracked pine and cherry tobacco through the finish.
