The Hess Collection Visitors Center

The Hess Collection Visitors Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for public visits and tastings. For details about our tours and tastings or to make reservations, please call our guest and event coordinator at 707.255.1144 ext. 226.

WINE TASTING
For groups of 8 or less, taste four Hess Collection current release wines. $10 per person.

TOUR, WINE & CHEESE PAIRING
Enjoy an educational, wine production tour followed by a current release wine presentation paired with local Artisan cheeses.
Monday through Thursday: $25 per person. | Friday through Sunday: $30 per person.
Advance reservations required

HESS EDUCATIONAL TOUR AND TASTING TUTORIAL

Offered at 1:00 pm Sundays: July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22, September 5 and 19, October 3 and 17.

This informative, comprehensive tour and tasting experience lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The tour begins with a taste of the Wine of the Day and a visit to an organically-farmed historical vineyard. The tour continues to the 107-year-old winery/barrel room where viticulture, fermentation and barrel influence are discussed. The tour proceeds to the Executive Dining Room looking out on the scenic Mount Veeder hills, where tour guests taste five wines during a tutorial on wine knowledge foundation, tasting technique and wine evaluation.

Cost is $25 per person and reservations are required. Participants may be accepted on the tour day if space is available.

Advance reservations required

TOUR OF THE PALATE
Enjoy a guided tour of The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum followed by a tasting of three current release wines expertly paired with creations from Hess Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Thursday: $35 per person | Friday and Saturday: $40 per person.
Advance reservations required.

NEW OFFERING IN THE GARDENS

Outdoor seating is now available. Come experience our newest pairing of Mount Veeder Wines with Artisanal cheeses in the comfort of our newly created reclaimed teak wood tables and chairs. Cost is $9 for the 3 Mount Veeder wine sampler and $14 for the 6 oz. cheese plate with crackers, dried fruits and nuts (tax not included).

To reserve your seating call the Visitor Center 707.255.8584

WINERY TOURS
Complimentary winery and vineyard tours offered daily between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum, featuring works from Donald Hess’ Private Collection, is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Self-guided iPod audio tours available.

RETAIL SALES
The Hess Collection Wine Shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.