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Mount Veeder · Napa Valley · Napa
Hess Collection
The Hess Collection houses contemporary art and estate wines on Mount Veeder since 1978.
4.6(287)
Known forCabernetArt MuseumATV Vineyard TourSustainableMountain ViewsLuxury
About Hess Collection
Hess Persson Estates, established in 1978 by Donald Hess, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable winemaking and producing luxury wines from its estate vineyards on the steep slopes of Mount Veeder. The winery emphasizes a philosophy of honoring the land and crafting wines that reflect a true sense of place, with a legacy of excellence spanning over four decades.
Why Visit Hess Collection
The Estate Tasting walks visitors through the Lions Head Cellar and Donald Hess's contemporary art collection alongside exclusive Mount Veeder wines. Few Napa tasting rooms let you move between gallery halls and barrel rooms, pairing Cabernet with sculpture and painting in a working winery.
- Donald Hess founded the estate in 1978 on Mount Veeder
- Estate Tasting ($85) includes Lions Head Cellar and art galleries
- ATV Vineyard Tour ($150) traverses 1,000+ mountainside acres
- Portfolio includes Hess Collection, Lion Tamer, and Panthera wines
- Contemporary art collection displayed throughout working winery
The Setting
The winery occupies a stone building on Mount Veeder's steep slopes, where the art collection hangs throughout the facility—rotating exhibitions fill walls above fermentation tanks and aging barrels. From the tasting areas, windows look out over 1,000 acres of mountainside vineyard stretching across the property. The Lions Head Cellar sits below ground, carved into the hillside where estate wines age in oak.
The Tasting Experience
The Estate Tasting at $85 pairs exclusive winery wines with a guided walk through both the art galleries and the Lions Head Cellar, where staff explain the estate's focus on sustainable farming across its Mount Veeder holdings. Guests who want to see the vineyard blocks up close can book the ATV Vineyard Tour at $150, which takes them into the steep mountainside property in a luxury vehicle, with tastings poured among the vines.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Estate Tasting
$85Guided tasting of exclusive winery wines paired with visits to the historic property, contemporary art collection, and Lions Head Cellar.
Reservation Required
ATV Vineyard Tour & Tasting
$150Venture into the 1,000+ acre mountainside vineyard property with a guide in a luxury ATV, with wine tastings among the vines.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$125$125$250$90$225$38$70$65
Wine list. (8)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $125 | |
2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $125 | |
2021 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley no discounts apply | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $250 | |
2022 Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $90 | |
2022 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley no discounts apply | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $225 | |
2023 Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $38 | |
2023 Iron Corral Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $70 | |
2023 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $65 |
2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2021 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
no discounts apply
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 The Lion Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
no discounts apply
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
2023 Iron Corral Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
2023 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Hess Collection, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~16 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~16 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~16 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~17 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~18 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~23 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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