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Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2024 750ml
🇫🇷 Consistent, crowd-pleasing, and genuinely well-made — Hess Select Chardonnay.
Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2024 — Monterey County, California
Hess Collection is one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, with estates spanning Napa Valley and beyond. Hess Select is their approachable everyday label — crafted with the same attention to quality as their flagship wines but designed for the table. This Mont...Show More >
Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2024 — Monterey County, California
Hess Collection is one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, with estates spanning Napa Valley and beyond. Hess Select is their approachable everyday label — crafted with the same attention to quality as their flagship wines but designed for the table. This Monterey County Chardonnay draws from one of California’s premier cool-climate appellations, where Pacific breezes off Monterey Bay preserve natural acidity and allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, producing Chardonnay of genuine character at an honest price.
A thoughtful blend of 70% stainless steel and 30% French oak fermentation keeps the wine fresh and bright while adding a touch of richness. The nose opens with aromas of grilled pineapple, star fruit, and vanilla, leading to a medium-bodied palate of sliced peach and golden apple, with a touch of crème brûlée on the finish — clean, balanced, and crowd-pleasing.
70% stainless, 30% French oak — Monterey freshness with just enough richness to satisfy.
- Producer: Hess Collection (Hess Select), Napa Valley, California
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Monterey County
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Fermentation: 70% stainless steel, 30% French oak
- Format: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Grilled pineapple, star fruit, vanilla, sliced peach, golden apple, crème brûlée finish
- Best Paired With: Roast chicken, grilled halibut, lobster mac and cheese, creamy pasta, Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese
Consistent, crowd-pleasing, and genuinely well-made — Hess Select Chardonnay is the benchmark for everyday California white.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Monterey
Variety: Chardonnay
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
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Winemaker’s notes: Monterey’s combination of moderate climate and marine influences from the Pacific Ocean keep the grapes balanced and able to develop fully ripe flavors. A classic Central Coast Chardonnay, this wine offers tropical aromas of grilled pineapple with a hint of star fruit and vanilla. Nicely balanced, Hess Select Chardonnay is medium-bodied with layers of sliced peaches and golden delicious apples, finishing crisp and clean with well-balanced acid. - Hess
