Napa, CA, United States
Hess Family Wine Estates offer three distinct tiers of wines, coming from Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, and Hess Select, which sources fruit from the North and Central Coasts of California. Hess Wines have distinguished themselves as a premium producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
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Hess Collection Napa Valley Chardonnay
| SKU | 486027 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Napa Valley, CA |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB SK MB |
Colour
Straw yellow.
Aroma
Orange blossom, dried apricot, marzipan, and honeycomb compose the aroma.
Flavour
The palate is rich and tastes of green apple. Its sweetness is balanced with refreshing acidity.
Food Pairing
Poached or grilled seafood, shrimp or crab with spicy aioli, baby greens tossed in citrus honey vinaigrette, avocados, fruit salsa, shaved fennel, tangerines and triple cream cheeses.
More Info
The heart of this wine comes from our Su'skol vineyard in the Carneros growing region in southern Napa Valley. The vineyard is named for the native Su'skol people who used the site as a meeting place and valued the nearby sources of fish and game. With its close proximity to San Pablo and San Francisco Bays, the marine influence of cooling morning fog and afternoon breezes create an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay. The 175-acre vineyard is planted exclusively to Chardonnay with nine unique clones, giving our winemaker a veritable spice rack to choose from to add layers of complexity to the wine.
James Suckling, Mar/2024
2022 -
"Luscious creme brulee and crisp apple aromas lead to broad, rich golden apple, lemongrass and butterscotch flavors that give it richness with some vibrancy. All barrel-fermented and malolactic fermented, it’s elegant and not overly buttery. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2023
2021 -
"Loads of vanilla, butter and macadamia nut flavors give this full-bodied wine a mouth-filling, almost-sweet effect. Layers of baked apple and pear tart glide on rather soft acidity."
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2021
2019 -
"A rich opening of spicy oak and cinnamon red hots leads the way to a midpalate of rich and rounded varietal style in this well-made, value-minded wine. Delivering texture and flavor, it finishes in a viscous layering of honey and crème brûlée. "
Natalie MacLean, Feb/2022
2019 -
"The Chardonnay grapes for Hess Collection 2019 Chardonnay were estate grown and sourced from the Su'skol Vineyard, one of the coolest areas in the Napa wine region. Morning fogs and cooling breezes allow grapes to ripen slowly and completely. Winemaker Dave Guffy selects from nine different clones to craft this California Chard fragrant and bright with ripe apple, pear, citrus zest and vanilla flavours vibrant and silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin."
Wine Spectator, 2022
2019 -
"Shows accents of citrus zest to the pear tart and dried quince flavors, which offer buttery and toasty notes. Well-spiced finish. Drink now."
James Suckling, Jan/2020
2018 -
"Honeysuckle, peach-blossom, lemon-curd and melon aromas. A more floral and tropical expression of chardonnay, it’s full-bodied with creamy layers of fruit. Delicious now."
Wine Enthusiast, May/2021
2018 -
"Fermented primarily in stainless steel, this is a broadly appealing white wine that is lengthy in baking-spice and fruity overtones of caramel apple and fig. Fleshy and moderately rich, it offers a supple texture that endures and will please a wide range of palates."
Wine Spectator, 2021
2018 -
"Juicy apple and mango flavors show floral notes, with a soft, fruity finish. Drink now.
Wine Enthusiast, Dec/2019
2017 -
"This well-made white offers a balanced melange of apple, pear and cinnamon. Bright acidity lifts it all and works well with the French oak."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct/2019
2017 -
"The 2017 Chardonnay Estate was fermented in a combination of stainless steel and barrels, and 20-25% of the fruit went through malolactic. Aged in 20% new oak, it leaps from the glass with bold tropical fruit notes of green mango, guava and fresh pineapple with touches of honeysuckle, spiced pears and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with ripe pear and exotic fruit salad with great freshness and a long spicy finish."
Wine Enthusiast, Mar/2019
2016 -
Editor's Choice "This is a floral, concentrated white wine. The entry of lush creme brulee and fig flavors are met by persistent honeysuckle and toasted oak tones."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec/2018
2016 -
"The 2016 Chardonnay Estate gives up scents of peach cobbler, musk melon and ripe Bosc pears with hints of coriander seed, ginger and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a pleasantly oily texture and bags of melon and stone fruit flavors with a refreshing line and spicy finish. 21,766 cases produced."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec/2018
2016 -
"The 2016 Chardonnay Estate gives up scents of peach cobbler, musk melon and ripe Bosc pears with hints of coriander seed, ginger and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a pleasantly oily texture and bags of melon and stone fruit flavors with a refreshing line and spicy finish. 21,766 cases produced."
Wine Enthusiast, Dec/2017
2015 -
"This wine offers attractive layers of green apple built around a lush palate of pear and tropical pineapple. Its richness is met by complementary structure, balance and a subdued construct of oak that supports without distraction."
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Oct/2017
2015 -
"The 2015 Chardonnay Estate opens with an apricot, honeydew melon and green guava-scented nose with hints of allspice, ginger and brioche. Medium to full-bodied, it has a pleasant suggestion of oiliness to the texture with plenty of vivacity and good length."
Wine Enthusiast, Mar/2017
2014 -
"The producer pulls from its estate Su’skol Vineyard for this wine, which opens in an aromatic flirtation of sweet honeysuckle, revealing the site’s abundance of musqué clone. Crisp on the entry and midpalate, it shows a full-bodied style as it opens—notes of pear and fig are wrapped between spicy nutmeg and a viscous bite of oak on the finish."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec/2016
2014 -
"Readers looking for one of the big-time sleepers of the vintage, and a great value, need look no further than the 2014 Chardonnay Estate Napa. This is 100% Chardonnay from Napa and it sells for a 'song' and more good news is there are just over 24,000 cases of this wine that went through about 25% malolactic and was aged in stainless steel and neutral wood. Exotic floral notes of mango and guava jump from the glass, along with pineapple and honeysuckle. It is medium-bodied, crisp and fresh with loads of fruit. This is a big-time winner! Drink it over the next year."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2015
2013 -
"A fresh and zesty white, with peach and lemon-lime flavors, featuring a round texture centered around pear and green apple notes. Ends clean and persistent. Drink now. 26,250 cases made."