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Hess Allomi Vineyards Pinot Noir Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)
Price: $36.99
Sale Price: $29.99
An attractive, straightforward pinot with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium body,
| Producer | Hess Allomi Vineyards Pinot Noir Napa Valley |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | Catalunya |
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| Subregion | Napa Valley |
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 27870 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Rated 90 Points by James Suckling
An attractive, straightforward pinot with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity finish. Hints of flowers at the end. Drink now.
Hess Allomi Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019
For over 40 years, The Hess Collection has been producing complex, elegant wines sourced from estate vineyards high on Mount Veeder and in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. It is from these rugged landscapes that The Hess Collection winemaking team crafts exceptional luxury wines. Guided by Donald Hess’ founding philosophy, The Hess Collection is committed to honor the land and return what we take through sustainable farming and winemaking practices.
Our goal is to craft a Pinot Noir of the highest quality that is distinctly Napa Valley. This Pinot Noir is bright and engaging, full of red fruit aromas woven together with notes of cinnamon and sandlewood.
Allomi Vineyard
The Allomi Vineyard is located on the eastern base of Howell Mountain in one of the more remote areas of Napa County, Pope Valley. The combination of a long, warm growing season and well-drained soils creates optimal ripening conditions.
The site is named in honor of the original Spanish land grant to which the native Patwin people lent their name - Rancho Locoallomia. This area also was home to one of the first wheat mills in California, which earned it the nickname “Breadbasket of the Pacific,” and also gave rise to a small whiskey industry.
Vineyard Specifics
Acreage: 205 Acres
Varietals Planted: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir
Elevation: 770-950 feet above sea level
Exposure: Southwest
Microclimate: This region is remarkable for heat during the summers and very cold winters. The growing season starts later than it does on Mount Veeder, yet it accelerates during warmer days and ultimately finishes sooner.
Soil: Shallow clay loams about 3 feet deep and Alluvium, freshly eroded rock, carried by water off the hillside. The lower portion of the vineyard has slightly deeper soils, well-suited to growing Sauvignon Blanc, while the gentle slopes on the upper part of the vineyard have much shallower, rockier soils.
Trellis: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) This trellis system supports the upright shoot growth of the vine and allows the vines to be trimmed to allow more sunlight onto the grapes and to control the growth of the vine.
Hess Allomi Vineyards Pinot Noir Napa Valley Description
Hess
As fifth generation Hess family, Tim and Sabrina consider themselves stewards of the brand and the land. When Donald Hess came to California in the 1970s, he was attracted to California wine and became fascinated with Mount Veeder. Although few in Napa Valley were cultivating vines at elevation, Donald Hess believed the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder provided the ideal combination of soils and microclimates to yield elegant wines with rich, complex flavors.
A pioneer by nature, Donald Hess was determined to defy convention and pursue winemaking at elevation, so in 1978, he established The Hess Collection Winery on the site of one of the region’s oldest wineries. He took the opportunity to marry his two creative passions in life - wine and art - and he established an art gallery within the winery as a means of sharing his private art collection. Donald Hess and his wife, Ursula, met through their shared love of art, and today, Ursula’s daughter, Sabrina, and her husband, Tim, continue the family legacy of sharing wine and art and the family’s ongoing commitment to making both accessible to all.
Tim and Sabrina have chosen to call the Napa Valley their home. Tim was raised in Southern Africa and Europe, Sabrina was raised in Switzerland and London, but the Napa Valley is where they have found their true calling. They strive to impart their own influence on the winery and support state-of-the-art innovations. Together, they continue to advance The Hess Collection as one of the premier family-owned and family-led companies in Napa Valley, and they are hopeful that someday their children too will carry on the Hess family heritage.
