This was an okay visit. Place was rather empty it was werid to be one of the only groups there. Not many people walking around like every other place we had been. Felt rather ghost town. I know one of the original owner has passed so I think they may be shutting down. It seems like its reservation only still. Im not sure if they are still afraid of covid, they are shutting down or dont need much buisness because they are thriving else where? The staff was nice they had all been there for years which you felt when having that experience. They need a refresh of the company if they want others to keep coming. I would say I wouldn't recommend this to go tasting unfortunately. Just buy the winter else where and save yourself a drive.
Rachel
Recommend the ATV wine tasting, ask for Steve!! He listens to what you like during the first few splashes and curates the rest of the tasting a little based on it :) we loved our experience and left with some of the estate grown Malbec — delicious
Sylvain Pendaries
Hess Persson Napa Valley is a truly special place, blending world-class wines with an inspiring art collection in the breathtaking Mt. Veeder region. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the estate’s serene beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Their Pinot Noir and other reds are nothing short of exceptional—rich, complex, and beautifully balanced, each sip revealing the craftsmanship behind every bottle. The food is equally impressive, with thoughtfully curated pairings that elevate the tasting experience to something unforgettable.
Paul Hess
Uncle Donald knocked it out of the park with this one - Pinot Noir. Balanced and highly enjoyable!
Cathy G.
This was our favorite of all the wineries we visited while in Napa (Dec 28-30, 2024).We visited Hess on Dec. 29th. Erin was knowledgable about the history of the Hess family as well as the wines and also gave us a wonderful tour before our tasting. We loved ALL of the wines and enjoyed being able to have a tasting amongst the art collection. We enjoyed walking around on the other floors viewing the impressive art collection--I felt like we were in an art museum. My husband HATES wine clubs but loved the wined and experience so much, he joined their wine club and ordered wine to have shipped to our home in Virginia.
Chip Carlson
I've always enjoyed Hess wines. In August 2024 I bought a case and completed a form for a $36 rebate. Inmar approved the rebate and forwarded to Hess for payment. 5 mo later and still no payment. Inmar insists it is Hess refusing to pay. I guess I will have to quit buying their wines if they don't honor their committments. No way to do business, I am very disappointed.
Tyrone Davis Jr
Visited here on 12/30/24, enjoyable tour and tasting experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wines were excellent, purchased wines to ship home.
Linda Rosenblum
We recently visited the Hess Persson Winery, loved the art exhibit, had a seated tasting with an educated and informative team member, Amira. She listened to our wine preferences and selected four delicious wines to try. Sitting outdoors with wine to taste and a creative cheese and fruit plate, we enjoyed them both and remembered why our visits to Napa are well worth it. Thanks Hess Persson for a delightful experience. Looking forward to another visit!
Jennifer Heaton
We had such a great experience here! Our guide was so welcoming and knowledgeable. This was unique to other wineries we visited since we got a tour of the art gallery and the estate. Our guide was dedicated just to us for our visit and we left feeling like friends! The wine is excellent and we got more of an education here than any of our other stops.
Kathy Vorbau
Hess offers a really fun ATV tour and wine | food pairing. Our tour guide Michael was great and extremely experienced. There were several vineyards we visited where staff was new, which is understandable, but I appreciate someone that’s seen the business change over the years.
The grounds were fun to see in the ATV, but the food and wine pairing were absolutely delicious. It was some of the best food and wine we had while visiting. Definitely better than any of the restaurants we went to. The experience was on the high side price wise, but worth it. Thanks for the fun experience!
This is our favorite winery hands down. They have a very personalized experience to their tours and you really get to experience the winery. We have done the ATV tour and the cheese pairing experience. We are members and we attended a lobster feast this year.
I'll say the art museum is very worth the visit by itself and so is just walking around the grounds, but it is enhanced by the staff who are extremely knowledgeable.
The wine is amazing and for what it is, it is reasonably priced. I encourage anyone in the area to schedule a tour and a tasting. But know that you do need to schedule a time, you cannot just show up to the winery and taste. This is a big part of what creates such an intimate and personal experience.
Carina W
This was our favorite winery. Amazing experience with your own personal guide. The art gallery is a nice bonus to explore and wine is excellent. I would recommend to anyone going to Napa.
Darrel Brown
Thoroughly enjoyed the ATV experience with Steve! He's a fantastic host, and despite the million tours he's done, he still brings his A game to ensure you get a full experience in knowledge of the property along with generous pours! Well worth the time and cost, art gallery tour after is icing on the cake. Beautiful property
Jon Graham
Eileen our server / wine expert was amazing. She is absolutely knowledgeable. Great experience and great wine tasting.
Tae Tael
My experience at Hess Persson Winery was nothing short of exceptional. Our tour guide, Michael, was an absolute gem. His passion for his job was palpable, and his explanations of the winemaking process and the identification of the various trees on the vineyard were enlightening. The wine itself was the highlight of our Napa weekend; in fact, it was the best we tasted throughout our numerous winery visits. The Hess experience truly stands out from the rest. The food pairings were thoughtfully curated and absolutely delicious, enhancing the tasting experience even further. I was so impressed that I immediately ordered wine to be shipped home, and I can't wait to join their wine club soon. Hess Persson Winery has set the bar high for wine tasting experiences in Napa Valley.
This was an okay visit. Place was rather empty it was werid to be one of the only groups there. Not many people walking around like every other place we had been. Felt rather ghost town. I know one of the original owner has passed so I think they may be shutting down. It seems like its reservation only still. Im not sure if they are still afraid of covid, they are shutting down or dont need much buisness because they are thriving else where? The staff was nice they had all been there for years which you felt when having that experience. They need a refresh of the company if they want others to keep coming. I would say I wouldn't recommend this to go tasting unfortunately. Just buy the winter else where and save yourself a drive.
Recommend the ATV wine tasting, ask for Steve!! He listens to what you like during the first few splashes and curates the rest of the tasting a little based on it :) we loved our experience and left with some of the estate grown Malbec — delicious
Hess Persson Napa Valley is a truly special place, blending world-class wines with an inspiring art collection in the breathtaking Mt. Veeder region. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the estate’s serene beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Their Pinot Noir and other reds are nothing short of exceptional—rich, complex, and beautifully balanced, each sip revealing the craftsmanship behind every bottle. The food is equally impressive, with thoughtfully curated pairings that elevate the tasting experience to something unforgettable.
Uncle Donald knocked it out of the park with this one - Pinot Noir. Balanced and highly enjoyable!
This was our favorite of all the wineries we visited while in Napa (Dec 28-30, 2024).We visited Hess on Dec. 29th. Erin was knowledgable about the history of the Hess family as well as the wines and also gave us a wonderful tour before our tasting. We loved ALL of the wines and enjoyed being able to have a tasting amongst the art collection. We enjoyed walking around on the other floors viewing the impressive art collection--I felt like we were in an art museum. My husband HATES wine clubs but loved the wined and experience so much, he joined their wine club and ordered wine to have shipped to our home in Virginia.
I've always enjoyed Hess wines. In August 2024 I bought a case and completed a form for a $36 rebate. Inmar approved the rebate and forwarded to Hess for payment. 5 mo later and still no payment. Inmar insists it is Hess refusing to pay.
I guess I will have to quit buying their wines if they don't honor their committments.
No way to do business, I am very disappointed.
Visited here on 12/30/24, enjoyable tour and tasting experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wines were excellent, purchased wines to ship home.
We recently visited the Hess Persson Winery, loved the art exhibit, had a seated tasting with an educated and informative team member, Amira. She listened to our wine preferences and selected four delicious wines to try. Sitting outdoors with wine to taste and a creative cheese and fruit plate, we enjoyed them both and remembered why our visits to Napa are well worth it.
Thanks Hess Persson for a delightful experience. Looking forward to another visit!
We had such a great experience here! Our guide was so welcoming and knowledgeable. This was unique to other wineries we visited since we got a tour of the art gallery and the estate. Our guide was dedicated just to us for our visit and we left feeling like friends! The wine is excellent and we got more of an education here than any of our other stops.
Hess offers a really fun ATV tour and wine | food pairing. Our tour guide Michael was great and extremely experienced. There were several vineyards we visited where staff was new, which is understandable, but I appreciate someone that’s seen the business change over the years.
The grounds were fun to see in the ATV, but the food and wine pairing were absolutely delicious. It was some of the best food and wine we had while visiting. Definitely better than any of the restaurants we went to. The experience was on the high side price wise, but worth it. Thanks for the fun experience!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our favorite winery hands down. They have a very personalized experience to their tours and you really get to experience the winery. We have done the ATV tour and the cheese pairing experience. We are members and we attended a lobster feast this year.
I'll say the art museum is very worth the visit by itself and so is just walking around the grounds, but it is enhanced by the staff who are extremely knowledgeable.
The wine is amazing and for what it is, it is reasonably priced. I encourage anyone in the area to schedule a tour and a tasting. But know that you do need to schedule a time, you cannot just show up to the winery and taste. This is a big part of what creates such an intimate and personal experience.
This was our favorite winery. Amazing experience with your own personal guide. The art gallery is a nice bonus to explore and wine is excellent. I would recommend to anyone going to Napa.
Thoroughly enjoyed the ATV experience with Steve! He's a fantastic host, and despite the million tours he's done, he still brings his A game to ensure you get a full experience in knowledge of the property along with generous pours! Well worth the time and cost, art gallery tour after is icing on the cake. Beautiful property
Eileen our server / wine expert was amazing. She is absolutely knowledgeable. Great experience and great wine tasting.
My experience at Hess Persson Winery was nothing short of exceptional. Our tour guide, Michael, was an absolute gem. His passion for his job was palpable, and his explanations of the winemaking process and the identification of the various trees on the vineyard were enlightening. The wine itself was the highlight of our Napa weekend; in fact, it was the best we tasted throughout our numerous winery visits. The Hess experience truly stands out from the rest. The food pairings were thoughtfully curated and absolutely delicious, enhancing the tasting experience even further. I was so impressed that I immediately ordered wine to be shipped home, and I can't wait to join their wine club soon. Hess Persson Winery has set the bar high for wine tasting experiences in Napa Valley.
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