97 Hess Collection

[winoweenie]

Hi Buckster. I was flabbergasted when my son-in-law returned from Sedona today and brought a wine I didn't know existed. With little or no fan-fare Hess has brought out a new bottling called Hess Estates. A 97 it sold in Sedona (a VERY high rent district ) for 22. It would probably be in the 20 range here. Must be a bottling between the Select and the Collection. Sorry I'm on this *&^^%$@#$^ sabbatical so I can't give any more info. Looks like it's 100% estate and a combo of their Mt. Veeder and Napa vineyards. Have you tried this masked bottle? WW ( Just called my local connection and was informed they had just received this bottling. According to their info, it's just slightly less concentrated than the Collection and made with the young vines fruit. Ordered a box. Has to be a P/Q leader as it's from the 97 vintage. )

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 06-01-2002).]