#1 Red Wine By The Glass  | 2007 Hess Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine & Spirts | April 2010
50 Most Popular Wines When America Dines Out : #1 Red Wine By The Glass / #3 Wine By The Glass / #8 Most Popular Cabernet Sauvignon / #33 Best Selling Wine in Restaurants

92 Points  |  2006 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Enthusiast | December 1, 2009
“Ripe and forward in the modern cult style, with flavors of blackberry tart, black currants, milk chocolate and ripe mulberry, in addition to sweet, smoky oak. Sturdy mountain tannins provide structural bite, and should help the wine mature beyond 2011.” - Steve Heimoff

Best Big Party Wine | 2007 Hess Select Monterey Chardonnay
Food & Wine | November 2009
“Ripe grapes from California's Central Coast give this full-bodied, straightforward Chardonnay a lot of lush tropical character.”

James Laube's Recommended California Cabernet Top Values - 88 Points
2006 Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino, Lake, Napa County

Wine Spectator | November 15, 2009
“Notably harmonious, supple and graceful, with ripe, fleshy plum, black cherry and raspberry fruit delivered in a full-bodied, easy-drinking style.”

92 Points - Editor's Choice | 2006 Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvée

Wine Enthusiast | November 2009
“A very fine wine, basically a Bordeaux blend except with a splash of Syrah, which adds a meat and violet flower note to the ripe, powerful black currants...so balanced and refined, you can drink it now. Should develop through 2012.”

90 Points  |  2007 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Chardonnay

Wine Spectator | June 30, 2009

“Sleek and focused, with a tight, rich mix of minerally green apple, lime and honeysuckle. Full-bodied and cleansing, this keeps the focus on the fruit.” - James Laube

87 Points  |  2007 Hess Sus'kol Vineyard Chardonnay Napa Valley

Wine Spectator | June 15, 2009

“Offers a mix of dusty, cedar oak and ripe tropical fruit that's full-bodied, intense and balanced, ending with subtle nutmeg notes.” - James Laube

92 Points  |  2006 Hess Su'skol Vineyard Late Harvest Chardonnay

Wine Enthusiast | February 2009, Buying Guide

“Rich and custardy, it shows delicious flavors of pineapple cremé brulee, apricot marmalade, vanilla and cinnamon spice, balanced with crisp acidity.” - Steve Heimoff