Hess Monterey Chardonnay 2006
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The tropical fruit notes in this Chardonnay make it a perfect match for light seafood such as grilled basil marinated halibut with a chopped tomato salad, sauteed shrimp, and spicier Asian dishes. Richer dishes such as creamy crab and vegetable pasta will be enlivened by the crisp finish. The fresh, bright character of Hess Monterey Chardonnay makes this wine equally attractive to sip on its own.
For over 40 years, The Hess Collection has been producing complex, elegant wines sourced from estate vineyards high on Mount Veeder and in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. It is from these rugged landscapes that The Hess Collection winemaking team crafts exceptional luxury wines.
A pioneer by nature, Donald Hess was determined to defy convention and pursue winemaking at elevation. In 1978, he established The Hess Collection Winery on the site of one of the region’s oldest wineries on Mount Veeder. Although few in Napa Valley were cultivating vines at elevation, Donald Hess believed the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder provided the ideal combination of soils and microclimates to yield elegant wines with rich, complex flavors.
Today, the next generation of The Hess family continues Donald’s legacy at the winery's home on Mount Veeder.