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    Hess Persson Estates

    4.2 (421 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ivette K.

    Words can't describe the amazing experience my partner and I had over the weekend. We went this past Sunday and did the ATV vineyard tour and tasting. Our tour guide Eileen was friendly knowledgeable and very attentive. As far as the wine and culinary pairing WOW chef Chad Hendrickson really out did himself. The food was impeccable. We left craving more. We definitely will be returning in the near future. Thank you Hess !!

    Andrew R.

    This review is for the gallery portion. I absolutely loved walking through the private gallery, the pieces were amazing! I definitely want to come back for a tasting at some point!

    Blending my own wine!
    Melody C.

    We spent the afternoon at the Hess Collection starting off with a quick tour of the place, then did a wine blending course. The highlight of this spot was how tucked away it was and how quiet it was. Since they aren't taking any walk-ins, we pretty much had the entire place to ourselves! It was so wonderful. We were able to sample the different wines before blending them, then had the opportunity to create and test three different blends before deciding on our favorite. We also corked and foiled our own small bottle to take home! It was a really fun experience that I highly recommend!

    Art in the collection

    Steve has our hearts. Easily one of the best tour guides we've ever had, he made us feel welcome and free to ask questions. As two folks who aren't the most knowledgeable about wine, asking questions can be daunting. But Steve made it easy to relax and fun to learn. The team at Hess is beyond lucky to have someone as dedicated and hospitable as Steve on staff, and we look forward to seeing him again. Not only do we plan on coming back to Hess, but we plan on bringing friends and family. This winery visit was truly one of the best we've ever done. The art collection was incredible and we hope to see it continue to grow. This winery is a hidden gem nestled in the hills, and it is worth every penny to visit. Oh, and don't even get me started on the wines - truly delicious! Great variety and really neat to learn about how each is produced.

    Steve L.

    This winery is awesome! In addition to amazing wines, they also have an awesome art collection! The help here was great, Alexandra was fantastic on our tour of the grounds and art collection. We enjoyed our trip so much we joined the wine club too! We will be back for several more wine tastings!

    Austin H.

    Let's start with the long list of good stuff I have to say. The winery itself has some wonderful grounds. It's definitely not on the main drag. I kept saying in the car I thought the GPS was wrong, there is no way there is a winery out here, but there was! The grounds are beautiful, it's on the mountainside, the staff was wonderful, there is a cool monastery there, and they have an amazing three-floor art museum. Our tour guide Austin was wonderful. Gave one of the best-curated tours and tastings we had on our Napa trip. He had so many interesting facts to tell us about their history and wine. We did an upgraded wine tasting with chocolates. Whoever baked the chocolates did an amazing job. One of the most perfect tempered chocolates I have ever seen. The flavors in those were wonderful as well. Those were all the good things. I don't really have anything bad to say because perhaps it's just a personal preference, but me and several others in the group didn't enjoy the wine as much as we did other places we visited. It just wasn't perhaps our cup of tea, but we still really enjoyed our overall experience.

    Mt. Veeder Cabernet tasting
    Ivana Y.

    A bit further away from most of the wineries along the 29 and Silverado Trail, Hess Collection is located along the windy roads atop Mount Veeder. Stunning location with various collections of art to enjoy in their museum. Sadly, no sipping wine while admiring the pieces, but totally understandable. We've been members for about a year, and joined because we fell in love with their red blends, Pinot, and Cabs. Some of our favorites include: Small Block Reserve Pinot Noir, Malbec, Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet, and Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee. We choose to pick up our wines, since we live close by. Each time we've been here, the staff have been great. Shoutout to Jan and Jen for the warm hospitality every time we're there!

    Dee M.

    Steve was a delightful & knowledgeable wine guide. I am so glad I bought a few bottles! Zinfandels and Syrahs are delish!

    Shakira M.

    Cool winery. Beautiful outdoor area to just sip and relax although I think they only allow it during certain times of the season. You get to do a wine tasting as well as view pieces of art throughout the building. Also you don't have to do the wine tasting, you can just visit the winery to see the artwork. Pretty cool pieces.

    Caitlin H.

    Had the most amazing experience today on the ATV tour and Wine Tasting with cheese pairing at Hess Persson. Steve was our tour guide and made the experience knowledgeable, memorable, and fun! Worth every penny and will definitely recommend to friends in the future!

    Cool statue at the lobby - rabbit but the shadow is a man
    Jennie C.

    Great place if you're interested in more than just wine in Napa. We did the art + wine/cheese tour. It was really informative. The tour knowledge seemed to be based on your guide and luckily we had an amazing one but others seem to just glaze over the art. After the tour, we went into a private room for the wine/cheese pairing. The room was gorgeous! Also, most cheese pairings are a throwaway but Hess did it right. The cheese is high quality and worth the pairing (from cowgirl creamery). Overall a great time!

    Our time at Hess Persson Winery was a perfect blend of excitement and refinement. The staff especially our tour guide Edgar was so welcoming, kind, and accommodating especially when I learned I booked the tour for the wrong date. The ATV tour offered breathtaking vineyard views, setting the stage for a delightful grape tasting. The winery's charming setting added an extra layer of enjoyment. A sophisticated touch awaited us at the end--a cheese tasting in an art gallery. The flavors paired seamlessly with the wines, creating a memorable finale.

    Cheese & wine pairing
    Olivia F.

    Breathtaking, beautiful, and perfect!! Gus was so amazing with our cheese & wine pairings. He gave us recommendations on places to eat around the area. And even brought us over to see the de-stemmer and try some of the grapes. Amazing experience and delicious wine of course. The pairing was exceptional, definitely worth the trip out to Napa. Cheers

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    I will visit tommorrow. Do i need to book for museum and winery tour?

    Since it is a busy weekend, I would recommend it. We went mid-week, and booked, then got there earlier than expected, and were able to change the time.

    Hi are we able to skip tasting and just by a bottle to enjoy on the grounds?

    Are babies, 8 months old, allowed at the winery?

    Hi Debbie, children are welcome in our tasting room for public tastings and in the art museum, however for experiences we often combine groups and that would not be advised, but you may request a private experience to accommodate. Thank you

    Are dogs allowed in the outside area?

    HI Danielle- As we are a food facility we cannot have dogs at our tasting room, aside from service animals. Thank you

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    Review Highlights - Hess Persson Estates

    I chose this winery because my favorite artist, Andy Goldsworthy, has a few installations and some art pieces here!

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