About Hess Persson Estates
Hess Persson Estates is a Mount Veeder winery and contemporary art destination located above Napa on Redwood Road. The property occupies a historic stone winery complex and houses the Hess Art Collection, giving visitors two strong reasons to make the climb from the valley floor. The setting feels removed from central Napa even though the drive begins only a short distance west of town.
The tasting program introduces wines from Mount Veeder and other estate vineyard sites, with Cabernet Sauvignon playing an important role. Entry and reserve tastings can be paired with a self-guided or hosted look at the art collection. More active experiences may use an ATV to explore the mountain vineyard, while culinary reservations connect wines with seasonal dishes. Availability varies with weather and the calendar.
The winery currently welcomes guests Thursday through Monday. Reservations are recommended, and groups of five or more should contact the hospitality team. The basic Estate Tasting provides a focused wine experience, while reserve, museum, culinary and vineyard-adventure options require different time commitments. Guests should not assume that every tasting includes a guided art tour or an ATV ride.
The historic stone buildings and contemporary art create a distinctive contrast. The road to the estate is winding, and outdoor or vineyard programs involve more movement than a seated tasting. Standard experiences allow trained service dogs rather than ordinary pets. Visitors with accessibility needs should contact the winery in advance because the museum and mountain property include varied surfaces and levels.
Hess Persson is ideal for art lovers, mountain-wine enthusiasts and groups looking for a destination that can fill several hours. It pairs well with a Napa city stay but should not be squeezed between appointments on opposite sides of the valley. Confirm the museum access, selected wines, group limit and activity requirements before booking, especially for an ATV or food-focused experience.
Hess Persson Estates occupies a stone winery built in 1903 on Mount Veeder that doubles as a public contemporary-art gallery.
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1864 RootsVineyards were first planted here in the 1860s; the current stone winery building dates to 1903.
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Christian Brothers EraOperated as the Mont La Salle novitiate and winery under Brother Timothy from 1929 until Donald Hess bought it in 1978.
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Art MuseumHouses one of the largest contemporary art collections of any Napa Valley winery, with roughly 20% on public display.
"Wino Notion likes that the art collection is substantial enough to be a genuine destination rather than decorative tasting-room art. Combined with the Mount Veeder setting, it gives the visit cultural and geographic depth."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Mount Veeder AVA
The winery's estate-grown mountain Cabernet from its Mount Veeder vineyards.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Lion
Current release · Mount Veeder AVA
The Icon-tier flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, built from barrel and vineyard-block selection.
PINOT NOIR
Small Block Series Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Limited release
A winery-only, small-lot Pinot Noir (roughly 300 cases in recent vintages), partially whole-cluster fermented and unfiltered.
The 2019 Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is confirmed in retail distribution, but current bottle pricing was not published on the winery's own pages at the time of research.
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The Estate Tasting
A guided tasting across the portfolio paired with a visit to the historic property and contemporary art collection.
$65 per person
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ATV Vineyard Tour & Tasting
A guided luxury ATV tour through the Mount Veeder estate vineyards followed by a seated tasting of four reserve wines.
$225 per person
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