Visited in January for my birthday and they went above and beyond to make me feel extra special. Currently their tours are all private experiences for just your group. We were greeted with a Pinot Noir Rose before taking a tour of the cellar and barrel room where we got several pours of the Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon. For the rest of our tasting, we were led upstairs to their art gallery. Unfortunately we ran out of time to look through most of the art but a more robust collection than what I was expecting. Our tasting consisted of the Lioness Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Celebration Cuvee. We also got to try their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at the end. Our favorites were actually the Pinot rose and lion tamer cab at the beginning of the tour as well as the Malbec. Highly recommend a visit!
Jennifer Thomas
Hands down, phenomenal. Took the ATV ride, perfect for mom is ADA. Beautiful countryside. Our tour guide, Steve, was the BEST. Intimate experience for wine and cheese tasting. Bonus art gallery. Ever employee was great at accommodating our needs. Incredible, highly recommend when visiting Napa
Rajiv Patel
Edgar is the man. This was the best tour of any kind we have experienced. We did the atv tour with wine tasting/cheese. Amazing peacefull location up in the hills. Highly recommend. To top it off the wine was great!!
Kylie Stretch
Hess was by far one of our favorite experiences on our trip to Napa! Absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately, the weather was too rainy for us to do the ATV tour, however, the tour and tasting was still amazing!We had Cindy as our guide and she was the best- so kind, knowledgeable and fun!I highly recommend Hess if you’re looking for the perfect combination of an experience (and beautiful art) in addition to delicious wine! The tasting is held inside of the art museum & is such a cool touch! We will definitely be returning next time we’re in Napa!
Justin Ewins
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit today, hosted by Michael. The private tour format was generous and we really enjoyed spending time looking at the extensive art collection followed by a tasting. Sitting amongst the impressive art while sampling wine has been a highlight of our trip to Napa. Beautiful setting and great hospitality.
Brenda G
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.
Brenda G.
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.
Dayna and Adrian Burgeson
This winery offers one of the most unique and pleasant winery experiences in the Napa Valley. We were greeted outside on the lovely grounds and offered a splash of Pinot Rose’ by our fantastic host Michael. We expected a crowd but were pleasantly surprised to find that our visit was to be a two hour plus private guided experience. As we walked to the building Michael discussed the unusual history of the winery. This is still a family owned winery with an ethical business model. An extensive tour of the art collection followed. Even those who know little about modern art will find the tour interesting if they keep their minds open. It is a unique collection and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. From there we moved on to a private tasting in their covered outdoor patio. We were offered the 2018 Lioness Chardonnay, 2019 Small Block RR Pinot, 2018 Small Block Collectors Cuvee and 2017 35th Anniversary Cabernet as our tastes. They do have newer releases and we requested a taste of several of those as well. Although we liked all of the wines, we were especially interested in red Bordeaux varietals and to our taste 2019 may have been one of the best years for reds grown on this specific Mount Veeder location. Throughout the tasting Michael was available seated at our table to discuss the wine, the winery and the wine industry in general. Having worked in the wine industry all his life, he has a wealth of information to share. We live in the wine country and have visited a lot of wineries over the years and this tour was one of the top visits we have ever had. It is highly recommended.
M-J Junkin
Wonderful experience! Steven was the perfect host, art guide, and wine expert for our group! We plan to return! Thank you!
Dee M.
Steve was a delightful & knowledgeable wine guide. I am so glad I bought a few bottles! Zinfandels and Syrahs are delish!
Steve was our tour guide. He was great! Very informative and made us feel comfortable asking questions. Beautiful tour and delicious wines!
John Mal
We did the ATV Vineyard Tour + Wine & Food Pairing. A bit pricey but we had a really good experience! Steve was a great tour guide. He drove us around and educated us on the grapes and the growing process. He answered a lot of our questions and then took us inside where we had some incredible food that was pair with some equally incredible wines.We did four wineries during our stay in Napa and this one was our favorite!
Dominic Terrones
Our #1 favorite tasting experience we’ve been to. Tucked away on Mount Veeder, you take a serene drive up to the estate. The grounds were gorgeous, the wine remarkable, and the gallery tasteful. Highly recommend.
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!
Robin Mehera
A very cool winery. Went here a few years ago. Huge selection of wines. Some great food and scenic setup!
Visited in January for my birthday and they went above and beyond to make me feel extra special. Currently their tours are all private experiences for just your group. We were greeted with a Pinot Noir Rose before taking a tour of the cellar and barrel room where we got several pours of the Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon. For the rest of our tasting, we were led upstairs to their art gallery. Unfortunately we ran out of time to look through most of the art but a more robust collection than what I was expecting. Our tasting consisted of the Lioness Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Celebration Cuvee. We also got to try their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at the end. Our favorites were actually the Pinot rose and lion tamer cab at the beginning of the tour as well as the Malbec. Highly recommend a visit!
Hands down, phenomenal. Took the ATV ride, perfect for mom is ADA. Beautiful countryside. Our tour guide, Steve, was the BEST. Intimate experience for wine and cheese tasting. Bonus art gallery. Ever employee was great at accommodating our needs. Incredible, highly recommend when visiting Napa
Edgar is the man. This was the best tour of any kind we have experienced. We did the atv tour with wine tasting/cheese. Amazing peacefull location up in the hills. Highly recommend. To top it off the wine was great!!
Hess was by far one of our favorite experiences on our trip to Napa! Absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately, the weather was too rainy for us to do the ATV tour, however, the tour and tasting was still amazing!We had Cindy as our guide and she was the best- so kind, knowledgeable and fun!I highly recommend Hess if you’re looking for the perfect combination of an experience (and beautiful art) in addition to delicious wine! The tasting is held inside of the art museum & is such a cool touch! We will definitely be returning next time we’re in Napa!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit today, hosted by Michael. The private tour format was generous and we really enjoyed spending time looking at the extensive art collection followed by a tasting. Sitting amongst the impressive art while sampling wine has been a highlight of our trip to Napa. Beautiful setting and great hospitality.
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.
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.
This winery offers one of the most unique and pleasant winery experiences in the Napa Valley. We were greeted outside on the lovely grounds and offered a splash of Pinot Rose’ by our fantastic host Michael. We expected a crowd but were pleasantly surprised to find that our visit was to be a two hour plus private guided experience. As we walked to the building Michael discussed the unusual history of the winery. This is still a family owned winery with an ethical business model. An extensive tour of the art collection followed. Even those who know little about modern art will find the tour interesting if they keep their minds open. It is a unique collection and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. From there we moved on to a private tasting in their covered outdoor patio. We were offered the 2018 Lioness Chardonnay, 2019 Small Block RR Pinot, 2018 Small Block Collectors Cuvee and 2017 35th Anniversary Cabernet as our tastes. They do have newer releases and we requested a taste of several of those as well. Although we liked all of the wines, we were especially interested in red Bordeaux varietals and to our taste 2019 may have been one of the best years for reds grown on this specific Mount Veeder location. Throughout the tasting Michael was available seated at our table to discuss the wine, the winery and the wine industry in general. Having worked in the wine industry all his life, he has a wealth of information to share. We live in the wine country and have visited a lot of wineries over the years and this tour was one of the top visits we have ever had. It is highly recommended.
Wonderful experience! Steven was the perfect host, art guide, and wine expert for our group! We plan to return! Thank you!
Steve was a delightful & knowledgeable wine guide. I am so glad I bought a few bottles! Zinfandels and Syrahs are delish!
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Steve was our tour guide. He was great! Very informative and made us feel comfortable asking questions. Beautiful tour and delicious wines!
We did the ATV Vineyard Tour + Wine & Food Pairing. A bit pricey but we had a really good experience! Steve was a great tour guide. He drove us around and educated us on the grapes and the growing process. He answered a lot of our questions and then took us inside where we had some incredible food that was pair with some equally incredible wines.We did four wineries during our stay in Napa and this one was our favorite!
Our #1 favorite tasting experience we’ve been to. Tucked away on Mount Veeder, you take a serene drive up to the estate. The grounds were gorgeous, the wine remarkable, and the gallery tasteful. Highly recommend.
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!
A very cool winery. Went here a few years ago. Huge selection of wines. Some great food and scenic setup!